Riga, Latvia – As the new academic year begins, airBaltic Pilot Academy has extended best wishes to students across schools and universities, while preparing to welcome its next cadet group, batch 27 of around 15 cadets, on September 3.

The airBaltic Pilot Academy had reported a doubling of applications during the summer intake period.

• The academy hosts around 161 active students, with most from the Baltic states and others representing EU countries such as Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Spain, and Italy.

• Since inception, more than 130 graduates have joined airBaltic as First Officers or instructors, demonstrating a direct pathway to airline employment.

• The academy is set to celebrate its largest graduating class to date in autumn 2025, with over 20 students completing their training.

• Tuition financing options reduce the upfront cost barrier: students initially pay EUR 25,000 for ATPL theory and 45 flight hours. Upon successfully passing airBaltic’s pilot assessment and joining the airline, the remaining training is funded via a loan supported by airBaltic.

Source: airBaltic Training