CEO Interview: What’s Next for airBaltic?

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FARNBOROUGH – At the Farnborough Airshow, we caught up with airBaltic’s (BT) Chief Executive Officer, Martin Gauss, to discuss how the carrier molded to the Airbus A220-300 and the airline’s next steps.

Since acquiring its first A220-300 in 2016, the carrier has gone from being a small, regional airline to a powerful European airline.

The airline currently operates a fleet of 36 aircraft, all of which are A220-300s. The new A220s replaced older Boeing 737 and Bombardier DHC-8-400 aircraft, providing a far enhanced passenger experience.

Now, the airline is carefully considering its next steps as it aims to further stretch its wings throughout Europe and beyond.

According to Gauss, the Airbus A321XLR and flights to North America are being considered, both of which would be substantial developments for the airline.

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Interview with Martin Gauss

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AW: Tell us about how airBaltic decided to order the A220-300, and how the aircraft has shaped your airline since then.

MG: Exactly 10 years ago at the Farnborough Airshow, we signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) for, at that time CS300, now the A220-300, and today you are standing on number 36 of that initial order. 

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