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Feb 17, 2014 (newstodate): Believe it or not: signs of life have again surfaced from the projected US carrier Baltia Airlines!
Latest news is that the company has completed the hiring process of cabin crews, having reportedly selected experienced staff pending the launch of services on its trans-Atlantic route network.
In November 2013, the carrier started training of its initial cadre of pilots, comprising non-aircraft specific courses, aircraft specific courses and simulator sessions.
The project was first heard of in 1989, in November 2009 it reportedly acquired its first aircraft, an aging ex-TAP Boeing 747-200, also in 2009 the carrier received its Final Order from the United States Department of Transportation, its Frequency Allocation, FAA departure and arrival slots at JFK, and its IATA Code.
In April 2010, Baltia Air Lines contracted Cargo Terminal Pulkovo to provide handling of import and export cargo and mail, ramp services, and shipping document processing.
In February 2009, DOT approved the airline's application for launching services between New York and St Petersburg, Russia, and further down the line are plans for routes from New York to Moscow, Kiev, Minsk, and Riga.
A second Boeing 747-200 was acquired in 2011 from Kalitta Air and has now been painted in the carrier's livery.
Baltia is still awaiting its Air Carrier Certification from FAA, and a launch date has still not been announced.
Latest news is that the company has completed the hiring process of cabin crews, having reportedly selected experienced staff pending the launch of services on its trans-Atlantic route network.
In November 2013, the carrier started training of its initial cadre of pilots, comprising non-aircraft specific courses, aircraft specific courses and simulator sessions.
The project was first heard of in 1989, in November 2009 it reportedly acquired its first aircraft, an aging ex-TAP Boeing 747-200, also in 2009 the carrier received its Final Order from the United States Department of Transportation, its Frequency Allocation, FAA departure and arrival slots at JFK, and its IATA Code.
In April 2010, Baltia Air Lines contracted Cargo Terminal Pulkovo to provide handling of import and export cargo and mail, ramp services, and shipping document processing.
In February 2009, DOT approved the airline's application for launching services between New York and St Petersburg, Russia, and further down the line are plans for routes from New York to Moscow, Kiev, Minsk, and Riga.
A second Boeing 747-200 was acquired in 2011 from Kalitta Air and has now been painted in the carrier's livery.
Baltia is still awaiting its Air Carrier Certification from FAA, and a launch date has still not been announced.