Riga Airport

Riga studies low-emission impact

Riga Airport is taking part in an international study on the use of low-emission aircraft technologies and their potential impact on airport surroundings

Riga sets emissions targets

The Board of Riga Airport has approved the Latvian airport's Net Zero 2050 Roadmap, an operational plan for achieving zero CO2 emissions by 2050

Riga exhibition backs youth charity

An exhibition at Riga Airport invites visitors to the terminal to support young people with severe developmental disabilities

Riga launches investor tender

Latvia’s Riga Airport has announced the launch of an international tender process to attract investors and developers to its RIX Airport City concept

Riga gets new explosive detection system

Riga Airport has purchased a new explosives detection system for screening passengers' hand luggage using savings from the EU Cohesion Fund.

Riga attracts international advertising operator

Following an international tender, advertising operator Media Port, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Square Group, has begun operations at Riga Airport

Riga Airport develops e-shop services

A new online shop was launched at Riga Airport (RIX) this month, as the Latvian hub continues to develop its digital services

Riga opens new self-service baggage lines

The country’s national carrier airBaltic was the first airline to use the new service

Riga begins use of new rapid exit taxiway

The airport has begun operating the new site which is set to decrease the hub’s carbon footprint

Riga Airport reports €6.5m first quarter loss

The hub has continued with its investment programmes despite the financial impact, with hopes for recovery later this year

Riga completes construction of second taxiway and runway renovation

The innovations are set to improve the efficiency of airport operations and reduce CO2 emissions

AirBaltic set to build cargo hub at Riga Airport

With plans to initiate the project next year, it is hoped the new facility will increase the volume of freight handled at the hub