Latvian flag carrier airBaltic has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-BTB, in Riga.
Arriving at the end of December, it was the third aircraft delivered to airBaltic in 2025 and the 52nd of the aircraft type received by the airline.
“The newest jet strengthens airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 fleet, which operates across the airline’s route network, connecting passengers to a wide range of destinations,” the airline said.
“The aircraft is also used in cooperation with partners in other European markets through ACMI services. This flexible approach allows airBaltic to adjust capacity as needed and make efficient use of its fleet throughout the year, taking seasonal demand into account.”
Since the introduction of the aircraft type into the fleet in 2016, airBaltic has carried more than 23 million passengers on the A220-300.
It has operated approximately 241 000 flights and logged over 530 000 flight hours on the A220-300, demonstrating the suitability of the aircraft type for both shorter and longer routes.
In 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink WiFi on board.
Currently, more than 20 aircraft are equipped with this technology, and installations are continuing on additional aircraft.