WILLOW RUN AIRPORT, Mich., Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltia Air Lines (BLTA) announced today that the second group of cockpit crewmembers, having completed ground training, has commenced simulator training.

With the new class, which adds to the crewmembers who completed the first class, Baltia will more than double its cockpit crews.

Baltia Air Lines is America's newest airline, currently undergoing Air Carrier Certification. Baltia's principal base of operations is at Willow Run Airport, Michigan. Upon Certification, Baltia will operate Boeing 747 aircraft across the Atlantic, from JFK Airport New York to Pulkovo Airport St. Petersburg, Russia.

This service is subject to receipt of government operating authority.

Contact Information:

Russell Thal
Executive Vice President
Baltia Air Lines
(718) 244-8880

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SOURCE Baltia Air Lines, Inc