euroAtlantic Airways has announced the appointment of Pauls Calitis as Chief Executive Officer, effective from May 18 2026.
Calitis succeeds Stewart Higginson, who will move into the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. The planned leadership transition reflects the company’s continued commitment to strong governance, operational continuity and long-term value creation.
Pauls Calitis brings more than three decades of aviation industry experience across both network carriers and ACMI operations. He previously served as interim Chief Executive Officer and most recently held the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member at airBaltic, where he played a key role in the airline’s operational transformation, efficiency improvements and continued growth. His extensive operational knowledge and pragmatic leadership approach position him strongly to lead euroAtlantic Airways into its next phase of development.
The appointment comes as euroAtlantic Airways continues to build on a strong operational platform. In recent years, the airline has enhanced operational reliability, broadened its international customer base and strengthened long-term relationships with airlines, tour operators and institutional clients. With demand for flexible capacity solutions continuing to rise, euroAtlantic remains well positioned within the ACMI and charter market.
Looking ahead, the company is focused on sustainable growth, including planned fleet expansion and ongoing investment in operational capabilities. Maintaining high standards of safety, service and performance remains central to euroAtlantic Airways’ strategy, alongside its commitment to delivering long-term value to partners and customers.
