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Interview: Lithuanian Airports CEO on balloons, basketball, and traffic growth

Simonas Bartkus, the CEO of Lithuanian Airports (LTOU), gave an exclusive interview to The Engine Cowl.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Belarus admits knowing about balloons disrupting Vilnius Airport traffic, blames sanctions

Nov 3, 2025

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