European Flag Carrier Announces New CEO in December 2025

Latvia — air Baltic, Latvia’s national airline, has announced the appointment of Erno Hildén as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December 2025. Hildén succeeds Pauls Cālītis, who served as interim CEO and now returns to his position as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member.

Statements

• “I am honored to join the air Baltic team. Together with the Executive Board and our teams, I will focus on ensuring continuity, strengthening day-to-day operations, and supporting the airline’s strategic development and long-term sustainability. air Baltic plays a vital role in the connectivity and economic development of the Baltic region, and I look forward to applying my extensive experience to support its next phase.” — Erno Hildén, CEO

Source: air Baltic