The Latvian airline airBaltic informs that as of today, December 1, 2025, Erno Hildén starts his dutiesas Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.
Erno Hildén, CEO of airBaltic: “I am honored to join the airBaltic 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. airBaltic 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.”
Mr. Hildén, a Finnish national, brings more than 25 years of international experience in aviation and finance. Until June 2025 he served as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of SAS Scandinavian Airlines, where he has been a key member of the leadership team during the company’s transformation and capital raise. Before joining SAS, he held senior roles at Saudi Arabian Airlines Group and at Finnair Plc, where he served as Group CFO, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and a member of the Executive Board.
The Interim CEO Pauls Cālītis, who led airBaltic until this date, will now fully return to his duties as COO and a member of the Executive Board.
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