7.11.2024
The airBaltic Pilot Academy announces an upcoming price change for its Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) course. Under the new pricing structure, the cost of the ATPL course will increase, however, despite the price adjustment, the company’s maximum loan amount for students remains unchanged.
Under the new pricing structure, the cost of the ATPL course will rise from EUR 79 000 to EUR 89 000, starting from March 2025. Despite the price hike, the company’s maximum loan remains unchanged at EUR 64 000. Consequently, the initial installment, previously set at EUR 15 000, will increase to EUR 25 000 starting in 2025.
Kristaps Lapsa, General Manager of airBaltic Training: “To continue delivering top-tier training and maintaining our high standards, we are adjusting the course price. Skilled and well-trained professionals are the cornerstone of any successful airline. This change enables us to invest in state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified instructors, ensuring our future pilots receive the best education and preparation for their aviation careers. Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering, and this adjustment supports our goal of educating outstanding aviation professionals.”
Since its establishment, the airBaltic Pilot Academy has successfully seen 124 graduates become airBaltic pilots, with a new group of graduates expected to follow next January. Additionally, 25 graduates have returned to the Academy, taking on roles as theoretical, flight, and simulator instructors alongside their duties as First Officers.
This change will not affect students currently enrolled or those who have already secured their spot with a down payment.
There are 138 active students at the airBaltic Pilot Academy at the moment. Most of them are from the Baltic countries, however, there are students also from other EU countries such as Denmark, Germany, France, Finland, Spain and Italy among others. Overall, more than 10% of airBaltic Pilot Academy students are female. As for now, 124 students, after graduating, have joined airBaltic.
More information about the Pilot Academy: www.pilotacademy.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. Through a network of more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, airBaltic connects the Baltics with over 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 49 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs over 2 700 professionals. The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state, which holds a 97.97% stake, with the remaining 2.03% owned by private shareholders.
airBaltic’s commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards including the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized airBaltic with the Diversity and Inclusion Team Award. Furthermore, in 2023, APEX awarded the company the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe, and in 2024 airBaltic also received the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award, recognizing its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience. In 2024, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations.
For more information, please contact:
airBaltic Corporate Communication Unit
Air Baltic Corporation AS
Email: [email protected]
