NEWS FLASH
Air Serbia took delivery of its sixth Airbus A320 aircraft today (pictured). The dry-leased plane was previously operated by Aegean Airlines. It is nineteen years old, which makes it the second-oldest A320 in Air Serbia’s fleet. The aircraft has been stored since last November. It carries the Serbian registration YU-APU. Air Serbia now has 32 aircraft in its fleet, in addition to multi-year wet-lease arrangements with both airBaltic and Bulgaria Air for four A220-300s and four Embraer E190 aircraft respectively.
Commenting on the new arrival, Air Serbia's CEO, Jiri Marek, said, “Introducing another Airbus A320 into service is part of Air Serbia’s continuous fleet renewal process. We are gradually replacing older A319 models with these aircraft, increasing the number of available seats and improving operational efficiency. Our goal is to develop the fleet in a long-term and planned manner, adapting its structure to market needs and the company’s future growth".
Total of 40 aircraft operating JU flights. How many JAT had, including leased planes such as Finnair DC-10, at it's peak?
ReplyDeleteInteresting, Jat had maximum of 32-33 aircraft for the same number of passengers. They had the same number of widebodys but Jat had 3 Atr 42 at the time.
DeleteThe 727s had 167 seats if i remember making them basically in between the A320 and A319. Never got to fly on one sadly :(
DeleteFeels like an orger for new planes is due. E295s? A320neo?
ReplyDeleteNope
DeleteThere is no prospect of that atm.
DeleteWhat CFM Leap that eats all the fuel savings on a service and PW GTF that is still unreliable?
DeleteIs GetJets A320 on short term lease because delivery of 5th and 6th A320 were late? Or GetJet will remain with JU for the rest of summer schedule?
ReplyDeleteShort term
DeleteI've always really liked the JU colours. Looks smart and classy.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered, is that a painted livery or just a sticker?
ReplyDeleteIt is a painted livery.
DeleteBravo Air Serbia 🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸
ReplyDeleteInteresting that they got relatively old airframes if they want to "modernize" their fleet
ReplyDeleteAs people have noted many times before, buying newer aircraft comes with a direct hit to the bottom line. Literally straight to the bottom line. JU has been conservative in its approach to modernisation and that has paid dividends in terms of the routes it can open and profitable operate and the level of wriggle-room the airline has. So whilst you might declare it interesting that this is not a particularly young aircraft, it is well within operable age and makes solid financial sense.
DeleteI think what the person meant was JU going for something 'newer' as in roughly 10 year old leases as they previously did.
DeletePerhaps they don't want to keep them longer than 3-5 years and plan to replace then with used NEOs after that?
DeleteGood news
ReplyDeleteSmell of the brand new, 19 yr old plane, can’t get better..
ReplyDeleteSmell of finacial downfall if they jump in with a massive order for new planes
DeleteWorld's largest airline by revenue, earnings (profit) and market cap is Delta Air Lines. Delta's oldest active (flying) jet is Boeing 757 N649DL, 37.2 years old. If it works for passengers of the richest airline in the world, it will surely work for Air Serbia passengers.
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