airBaltic announced:
In honor of the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia, the Latvian airline airBaltic today participated in ceremonial parade with a special flyover along the 11th November Embankment by 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.
