YPSILANTI, Mich., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltia Air Lines (BLTA) announced that it has entered into the Performance Assessment Phase of the FAA Air Carrier Certification Process.

The Performance Assessment Phase consists of the Table Top Exercise, Mini-Evacuation Demonstration, and Proving Flights.  "Passing through Phase II was a major accomplishment in the Certification Process," stated Sheryle Milligan, Chief of Operations.

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 the U.S. nonstop to Europe.

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.