Baltia Airlines

Baltia is an American company based at New York JFK airport and Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It plans to operate a flight between New York JFK airport and St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport. It is a traded company in OTC Markets.

Founded in 1989, Baltia is still in the process of being a start-up, making it the longest living 'airline' start-up in history.

History

Baltia was founded by Igor Dmitrowsky, a Latvian-born US-based entrepreneur. He acted as both the company's CEO and president, the company wants to open up its inaugural route from New York to Saint Petersburg in Russia.[1]

Russell Thal, Baltia’s executive Vice President, is currently acting President. Igor Dmitrowsky forwent his CEO job at the end of 2015[2] before being charged by US Securities and Exchange Commission.[3]

Destinations

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/40929-us-start-up-baltia-applies-for-russia-frequency-allocation
  2. ↑ http://worldairlinenews.com/2016/01/05/baltia-air-lines-founder-ceo-igor-dmitrowsky-dies/
  3. ↑ https://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2016/34-77373-s.pdf

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