Lufthansa said on Wednesday it had agreed to receive a stake of 10% in Latvian airline airBaltic, as the German airline seeks to strengthen its international network.

Lufthansa's recently acquired 10 percent stake in Latvian airliner airBaltic is also positive news for Estonian passengers, said former Nordica CEO Erki Urva. It can also be seen as a seal of approval,

Deutsche Lufthansa AG will buy a 10% stake in Latvian flag carrier AirBaltic AS as the German carrier group continues its consolidation push in Europe.

German aviation giant Lufthansa Group is acquiring a minority stake in Latvian carrier airBaltic, the two airlines said on Wednesday. The German group said it signed an agreement to purchase a 10% stake in the form of convertible shares for €14 million ($14.

Lufthansa Group has agreed to invest 14 million euros in Air Baltic for a convertible share representing a 10% stake in the Latvia-based carrier. Lufthansa also would take a seat on Air Baltic's supervisory board.

Lufthansa Group has agreed to invest €14 million in AirBaltic for a convertible share representing a 10 per cent stake in the Latvia-based carrier, the companies announced on Wednesday. Lufthansa will also take a seat on AirBaltic's supervisory board. The deal is expected to close during the second quarter, subject to antitrust review.