airBaltic unveils restructure plan as it seeks to return to the black by 2014
With its latest business plan, airBaltic has joined a number of other European carriers seeking to turn around its operations. As with Air France, Austrian Airlines and Air Malta, airBaltic is attempting to return to profitability in the face of rising competition and fuel prices. The carrier's restructuring plan is aimed at strengthening its operations with a modernised and simplified fleet, while reducing expenses and its workforce.
airBaltic's plan, titled "ReShape", was unveiled earlier this month but had been expected following developments in late 2011 - when the Latvian Government stepped in to acquire Baltic Aviation Services' (BAS) 47.2% stake in the carrier. This brought the Government's total ownership of airBaltic to 99.8%.
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