From June 15 to 16, the Latvian national airline airBaltic will be participating in the biggest airshow of the region – the Baltic International Airshow 2024. Already for the third year in a row it is set to take place at the Liepaja International Airport. During both days, visitors will have an opportunity to meet representatives of the airline and get to know more about the company and its job opportunities. Moreover, airBaltic Pilot Academy, whose practical training facilities are located at the airport, will inform on studies at the academy.
For the airBaltic Pilot Academy, participation in this festival has become a summer tradition, which will be continued this year as well. During the event, those interested will have the opportunity to meet representatives and students of the academy, as well as representatives of the airBaltic Human Resources Department. The Planies NFT team, known for their unique digital collectibles, will also be present. Attendees will have the opportunity to board and take pictures in the special airBaltic Planies NFT model, as well as participate in a raffle with the chance to win two tickets to any airBaltic destination.
Additionally, the newest addition to the airBaltic Pilot Academy fleet, the Diamond DA40 (single-engine) aircraft, will be present. This aircraft, adorned with a special Planies livery, represents airBaltic’s commitment to innovation and creativity. The rest of the academy’s fleet will also be showcased. This time, the event will be enriched by the visit of Diamond Aircraft representatives, who will come to show their latest achievements in the aviation industry.
Furthermore, the new airBaltic Technical Academy also will be represented during the airshow. It is a premier training initiative, designed for individuals aiming to start or advance their career in aircraft maintenance. The academy is now accepting applications for its three specialized programs in collaboration with Riga Technical University, Liepaja State Technical School, and the exclusive airBaltic Mechanics program. More information: https://careers.airbaltic.com/en/technical-academy
At the moment, the recruitment of airBaltic is ongoing, reflecting the company's commitment to growth, with more than 120 positions in total throughout various departments, including Cabin Crew, Pilots, Technicians, and others. To find out more, please visit https://careers.airbaltic.com.
If the weather permits, it is planned that especially for this occasion, instructors of the Pilot Academy will perform a formation flight featuring Diamond DA42 and Diamond DA40 aircraft, used for daily flight training at the academy.
The Baltic International Airshow 2024 will be attended by participants from Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The event will feature F-16, Gripen, and L-159 Alca fighter jets, as well as a number of other aircraft. The over six-hour-long program will offer the best aerial performances in the industry, unforgettable fighter turns, and synchronized figures of aerobatic groups in the sky.
For the first time within the airshow in the Baltics, the Air Masters Cup Freestyle Aerobatics Series competition will take place, with the best pilots in the world competing for the grand prize. Saturday will host the qualification rounds, while Sunday will see the competition. Announced and confirmed pilots include superstars Petr Kopfstein (Czech Republic), Igoris Lobanovas (Lithuania), Melanie Astles (France), Aarron Deliu (Australia), and more.
At the beginning of May 2024, airBaltic Training accepted its tenth training aircraft – Diamond DA40 NG – for the airBaltic Pilot Academy, manufactured by Diamond Aircraft.
It was publicly presented during the inaugural airBaltic Backstage Experience event, exclusively for holders of Planies NFTs, part of the airBaltic Club loyalty program. The aircraft features a special Planies NFT livery and will be operated by students of the airBaltic Pilot Academy. The distinctive livery design celebrates airBaltic's forward-thinking loyalty program, which offers extraordinary advantages to airBaltic Club members.
To read more about the airshow and its program, please, visit: https://www.balticairshow.com.
Additional information about the Pilot Academy is available here: https://airbaltictraining.com.
airBaltic operates more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline's route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company's homepage at www.airbaltic.com
airBaltic in brief:
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 97.97% of the stock, while the rest of the shareholders hold 2.03%. airBaltic offers connections to more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Caucasus region. Over the last 28 years airBaltic has developed as a strong and internationally respected airline, which employs more than 2 500 employees. The airBaltic fleet consists of 47 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, making it one of the youngest fleets in Europe. The airline has received several international awards for excellence, innovative services and significant achievements. Skytrax has awarded airBaltic two years in a row as the best airline in its region. Furthermore, in 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded airBaltic the Diversity and Inclusion Team Award. In 2023 the airline received the APEX Passenger Choice Award of Best Cabin Service in Europe. Additionally, in 2024 airBaltic was awarded with PROS AI Innovator Award of leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations.
For further information, please contact:
airBaltic Corporate Communication Unit
Air Baltic Corporation AS
Email: pr@airbaltic.com