Croatia Airlines is preparing for a “demanding” 2026 as the carrier plans to finalise the bulk of its fleet renewal process. The carrier will retire five aircraft from its fleet, while at the same time taking delivery of a further seven A220 jets for a total of fourteen. A320 operations will conclude in February, with the type’s final service currently set for February 15 between Zagreb and Paris. The carrier is also preparing to announce a wet-lease partner to support the replacement of its Dash 8 turboprops, although they are currently still scheduled to remain in service throughout next year. The airline also has four A319 aircraft in its fleet.
Commenting on plans for the coming year, Croatia Airlines’ CEO, Jasmin Bajić, said, “The year ahead, 2026, will be particularly demanding in terms of fleet renewal, as it will involve the induction of seven new aircraft while five aircraft are simultaneously phased out of the fleet. At the same time, further steps in optimising the route network will be crucial in a higher-capacity environment to effectively meet growing travel demand and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Investments in digital services and the enhancement of the customer experience will further strengthen passenger confidence and the company’s competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic market”.
Commenting on the wider significance of its fleet investment strategy, Mr Bajić said, “The acquisition of a new fleet is not merely a technical or financial matter, but a vision for the future of Croatian civil aviation, in which Croatia Airlines continues to serve as a key pillar of stability and quality in regional and international air transport, as well as an important partner to the Croatian economy and tourism sector”. He added, “Guided by a clear vision, supported by strong partnerships, and driven by highly professional and dedicated employees, we will continue to raise the bar of excellence by setting new standards in business operations. The implementation of all operational and strategic company initiatives will ensure the airline’s long-term sustainable future”.
In other words we will not make a profit next year
ReplyDeleteConsidering this year's losses, I fear what next year will look like
DeleteIs this guy for real? The airline was this week saved from bankruptcy by the government. The airline is introducing a grand total of 2 new (seasonal) routes in 2026 and discontinuing 2 while taking delivery of 7 more aircraft. And he is talking about “clear vision” and “raising the bar of excellence by setting new standards in business operations”. You should be handing in your resignation.
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DeleteJasmin is genius. Dont be jelaous. He does the best he can. One of the biggest airline experts in Croatia beside analiticar. Much bigger and better airlines vanishes long ago, like Malev or Adria. Jasmin is pure gold.
Delete"Croatia Airlines continues to serve as a key pillar of stability and quality in regional and international air transport"
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Key pillar? Stabillity? Vision?
Vučić himself wouldn't say it better.
the way you said that was a good one. made me smile.
DeleteLOL, so true!
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DeleteStill wondering who will be the turboprop wet lease partner. Maybe Braathens now that they have aircraft freed up after Austrian.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure even the world's best CEO could turn around this company after the damage inflicted on it by Jasmin and his friends in government
ReplyDeleteAny idea which of the five will be retired?
ReplyDelete9H-CTG, CTH, CTL, CTK, CTN
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DeleteLots of big words...
ReplyDeleteA vision for the future of Croatian aviation… meanwhile passengers connect via Munich, Vienna and Zurich.
ReplyDeleteBravo Hrvatska!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe what this guy is saying. His airline just declared bankruptcy last week and needs 150 million euros from taxpayers to be saved. And he is talking about vision.
ReplyDeleteWith all due respect, what can he say? That he is a bad CEO?
DeleteThe airline did not declare bankruptcy.
DeleteLook at the airline's balance sheet. It had negative liquidity meaning it was bankrupt.
Delete"highly professional and dedicated employees" who are these people?
ReplyDeleteCroatia Airlines cabin crew are excellent. The management are atrocious.
DeleteNot only cabin crew. Flight crew as well, engineering and maintenance, dispatch, crew control and rostering, entire operations have lot of good people, highly skilled, professional and devoted. Uhljebs on the highest posts, placed in Buzin offices by Mafia government are problem, but they are there in order for "network optimization" to continue equaling more Minken and more Vrankvurt and more feed to LHG, while more money is laundered for criminal organization
DeleteMinken Vrankvurt is so funny, like Reka (Rijeka) ...not
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