Riga. In honor of the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia, the Latvian national airline airBaltic today participated in the ceremonial parade. The airline performed a special flyover along the 11th November Embankment with its Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration number YL-CSL), painted in the red-white-red colors of the Latvian flag.
This was the sixth time (previously in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024) that airBaltic has participated in the national holiday ceremonial parade. The aircraft was flown by experienced and highly qualified Latvian pilots on this honorable occasion.
To capture this flyover from multiple perspectives, airBaltic Content Team were positioned on board the aircraft, at the 11th November Embankment, and in the tower of St. Peter’s Church.
In 2018, as part of Latvia's centenary celebrations, airBaltic presented Latvia with a unique gift – an Airbus A220-300 aircraft in a special red-and-white Latvian flag color scheme. Additionally, in April 2023, the airline received its 40th Airbus A220-300 aircraft, also painted in the colors of the Latvian flag. And, in February 2025, airBaltic welcomed its 50th Airbus of the same type. It features an artistic livery inspired by the Latvian flag, complemented by unique design motifs representing all three Baltic States – Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Currently, airBaltic’s fleet includes two aircraft whose liveries are designed as the Latvian flag, and one featuring elements of Latvian national symbolism.
Over the past 30 years, airBaltic has evolved into a globally respected carrier. Now the airline is connecting the Baltic States to 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region, providing essential infrastructure and global connectivity for the region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company's homepage at www.airbaltic.com.
About airBaltic: airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the leading airline in the Baltics and one of Europe’s fastest-growing carriers. As a hybrid airline, it leverages the upsides of both traditional network and low-cost carriers. Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 50 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs nearly 3 000 people. In 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights.
The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state, holding 88.37% of the voting rights, while Deutsche Lufthansa AG holds 10%, and the remaining 1.63% are held by other private shareholders.
airBaltic's commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards, including being named the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world’s 50 safest and overall best airlines, as well as one of the leading global airlines in sustainability and among the most preferred airlines in Europe and the UK. The same year, APEX awarded the company the Five Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience and before that – the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe. In 2024, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations.
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