• airBaltic has appointed Erno Hildén as its new CEO.
• Pauls Cālītis will return to his duties as COO and Executive Board member.
• Hildén brings over 25 years of international experience in aviation and finance.
• Cālītis will oversee day-to-day operations and support strategic development.
• Hildén assumes role after airBaltic's previous CEO, Martin Gauss, was dismissed in April 2025.

This leadership change may signal airBaltic's efforts to stabilize operations and refocus on long-term sustainability. Hildén's experience in aviation and finance could bring new expertise to the airline's strategic development, while Cālītis' return to COO role may indicate a focus on operational efficiency. The appointment may also reflect the Latvian government's influence on the airline's leadership decisions.