airBaltic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US

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Latvian national carrier airBaltic has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York to restructure its finances. The move follows significant financial pressure caused by rising jet fuel prices, linked to geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.

A US court has approved the airline's initial motions, allowing it to immediately access a first installment of 140 million euros from a total 350 million euro financing commitment. This funding, organized by Strategic Value Partners and involving institutions like Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Oaktree Capital Management, is intended to ensure operational liquidity during the restructuring process.

As part of its long-term business plan, airBaltic intends to reduce its fleet size and lower operating costs. The company aims to complete the restructuring process by June 2027. Despite the legal proceedings, the airline has assured passengers that all scheduled flights, existing tickets, and services will continue as normal, with no immediate impact on operational reliability or safety.

Entities

AirBaltic · Airbus · Barclays · Erno Hildén · Latvian State · Lufthansa · Morgan Stanley · Oaktree Capital Management · Strategic Value Partners

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[● 4 SOURCES] Rising jet fuel prices due to conflict in Iran contributed to the airline's financial crisis. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · www.poslovni.hr · yle.fi
[● 6 SOURCES] A US court has approved airBaltic's initial Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection motions. www.sozcu.com.tr · iauto.lv · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · uk.news.yahoo.com · www.startitup.sk
[● 3 SOURCES] The restructuring process is expected to be completed by June 2027. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · www.poslovni.hr
[● 6 SOURCES] The airline will continue its scheduled flights and operations during the Chapter 11 process. iauto.lv · www.poslovni.hr · uk.news.yahoo.com · www.a-specto.bg · www.startitup.sk
[● 5 SOURCES] The court approved an initial debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing installment of 140 million euros. iauto.lv · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · jauns.lv · www.startitup.sk
[● 7 SOURCES] The company has secured a total of 350 million euros in financing commitments. www.sozcu.com.tr · iauto.lv · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · www.poslovni.hr · www.upinthesky.nl · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] airBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York. biznis.me · www.sozcu.com.tr · iauto.lv · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · www.poslovni.hr · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The airline plans to reduce its fleet size and lower operating costs as part of its long-term plan. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.bagimsizhavacilar.com · www.poslovni.hr · www.upinthesky.nl