Embraer’s latest aircraft, the E195-E2, performed its demonstration flight in Belgrade, on the 17th of September, in the presence of the representatives of the Serbian national airline Air Serbia, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the aviation industry, and the media
This was an opportunity for key stakeholders to get acquainted with the innovative design, comfort, and operational productivity of the latest Embraer E2 aircraft. It is the world’s most efficient and quietest single-aisle airplane, offering a highly reliable and efficient solution for short- and medium-haul flights.
For Air Serbia, the fastest-growing airline in Europe, fleet modernization and expansion represent one of its strategic goals. To meet the increasing passenger demand for short- and medium-haul flights, the Serbian national carrier is continuously exploring the possibility of further developing its fleet and introducing additional aircraft into service. Recently, Air Serbia’s fleet was expanded with two Embraer aircraft, which are expected to enhance connectivity between Belgrade and cities across the Western Balkans and Europe, while also promoting economic growth in the Republic of Serbia, particularly in the tourism sector.
“Air Serbia’s network is constantly growing, and with it, our fleet. In the coming period, we will introduce two Embraer E195 aircraft into service. These aircraft, with 118 seats, are perfectly suited to our plans for further network expansion. We plan to gradually expand our Embraer fleet by adding a number of these aircraft. Before deciding on the E195, we closely collaborated with the Embraer team to find the aircraft type that best suits our needs. Today, in Belgrade, we had the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the latest Embraer E195-E2 and to receive all the information about this aircraft type from the company’s representatives. We are honoured that Embraer provided us with this opportunity, especially at our home airport,” said Boško Rupić, GM Commercial and Strategy at Air Serbia.
“A demonstration flight is an excellent opportunity to showcase the operational efficiency, low maintenance costs, and adaptability of our E2 aircraft family, making it perfect for Serbia,” said Fernando Mainardi, Vice President of Sales for Europe at Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Our aircraft is 10% lighter and consumes 12.5% less fuel than the competition. Passengers will also enjoy Embraer’s two-plus-two seating configuration—meaning no middle seats—larger trash bins, ambient lighting, and a quieter cabin. We are excited about the opportunities that the E2 offers Air Serbia as it continues to grow and strengthen its position in the region,” added Fernando Mainardi.
For pilots currently flying the Embraer E195-E1, transitioning to the E195-E2 will not be particularly challenging. Despite them being two different generations of aircraft, only about two additional days of training are necessary for the crew to switch to the newer aircraft type. This means that airlines will not incur high costs, and the introduction of the new aircraft types will not significantly impact operations.
About Air Serbia
As the proud successor of the first national airline Aeroput, Air Serbia celebrated 95 years of tradition on 17 June 2022. The company ranks eighth on the list of the oldest airlines in the world that are still operating. The company have been among the leaders of civil aviation from the start and since 1961 a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Air Serbia has been operating since 26 October 2013 under its current name, and with the new name and new identity, the company offer a new concept of inflight comfort across the growing network. Today company plays a key role in the development of aviation in Serbia, and the Serbian travel and tourism industry. Air Serbia’s priority is to provide exceptional quality of service to passengers. The main goal is to provide passengers with maximum comfort during their flights, regardless of their travel class.
In passenger and cargo traffic, Air Serbia serve over 90 destinations in scheduled and charter traffic in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Asia, and Africa. In cooperation with partner airlines, Air Serbia also offer flights to international destinations in Asia, Australia, North America, and Africa.
Air Serbia’s fleet currently consists of three wide-body Airbus A330-200s, 13 narrow-body aircraft from the Airbus A320 family, ten turboprop regional ATR aircraft and two Embraer E-195 aircraft.
In addition to the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, Air Serbia also flies from Niš Constantine the Great Airport, and the international airport “Morava” near Kraljevo.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.