NEWS FLASH
The first in-house operated Air Serbia Embraer E195 aircraft is entering into revenue service today following several months of delays. The jet, registered, YU-ATB, will perform its first flight between Belgrade and Tivat this afternoon, followed by a service between Belgrade and Podgorica in the evening. The 118-seat jet is sixteen years old and is being leased. It will be operated by Air Serbia’s own flight and cabin crew. The jet has been stored for more than a year. Initially, the Serbian carrier planned to introduce the aircraft type into its fleet in June but was faced with several delays over regulatory procedures. Speaking to EX-YU Aviation News this summer, Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, said, “Our market study shows that we can accommodate around fifteen of them [Embraer jets], however, it will be a gradual introduction. The main constraint for quicker implementation will be the pilot training program. There are a sufficient number of applicants for first officers, however, it is a new aircraft type in our fleet, and they will need a certain number of hours and experience before they are considered for upgrading to the captain's position. We are gradually introducing the cadet program for all aircraft types”. Air Serbia’s E195 offers both a business and economy class cabin. The carrier is aiming to introduce a second E195 by the end of next month.
Air Serbia E195 deployment, October
Air Serbia E195 deployment, November
Changes remain possible
Photo courtesy of Dejan Milinković
Congratulations Air Serbia!
ReplyDeleteNice, hopefully they will decide to take new generations of this type
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a new type in Air Serbia fleet! Embraers will be of great help during winter with second one joining in a month.
ReplyDeleteFINALLY!! Great news! But why only two rotations per day? Lack of crew?
ReplyDeleteSimilar to what OU is doing with A220, crew familiarization
DeleteOn most dates there are 2 rotation but at the end month they are coming to 3
Delete28.11 :
Bucharest, Zurich, Nice
29.11 :
Lyon, Milan, Tivat
30.11 :
Zurich x2, Milan
Just the right time to be honest - they'll need more of them for winter months next year
ReplyDeleteSo which one LZ- will be return?
ReplyDeleteNone.
Deletehttps://www.exyuaviation.com/2024/08/air-serbia-sees-potential-in-up-to.html
This April, Air Serbia began wet-leasing two 108-seat Bulgaria Air E190 jets. Mr Marek has confirmed the pair will continue operating on behalf of the Serbian carrier this coming winter season.
Finally!!! Congratulations Air Serbia 🛫
ReplyDeleteE195 YU-ATB is now in the air on a scheduled service to Tivat. At the same time third Air Serbia A330 YU-ARD Expo is also in the air, flying it's first scheduled service to Chicago.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that!
DeleteI am sad, Prague is not considered and still on ATR.
ReplyDeleteThey have ONE aircraft. When they get more, more routes will be added.
DeleteImpressive. 15 years is not that old considering at least 2 were grounded due to the pandemic.
ReplyDeleteThey need more of them ASAP. Hope DAT may offer something soon
DeleteWhat is DAT? Thanks
DeleteDAT is leasing company…
DeleteBravo Air Serbia 🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸
ReplyDeleteWhy did it take so long? It is one week before the end of “summer” season.
ReplyDeleteAsk ANALiticar.
DeleteWhy did it take so long? You didn't read the text of the news article before posting your comment again. So sad, some people can't read single paragraph of text.
DeleteYou have an article linked in the text which says why it took long, in detail. I suggest you read it.
Delete16 years?!! Not that old :-) After how many years a plane must be grounded forever?
ReplyDeleteAsk prestige airlines like Lufthansa, they have been flying aircraft older than 25-30 years.
DeleteGreat plane. Another wise business decision by Marek.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't Marek's decision but the scheduling and fleet department which pushed this and made it happen. JU is not a one man show so please be respectful.
DeleteActually on this ocassion it was Marek who pushed for Embraer entry.
DeleteIdemo dalje...
ReplyDeleteHappy new beginning JU, wish you lots of these birds in the future!
ReplyDeleteBtw, YU-ATA is still not scheduled for any flight?