Air Serbia are ramping up preperations for their planned Belgrade to New York service, with the arrival of its first wide-body aircraft in its fleet - an Airbus A330-300. Air Serbia's first Airbus A330-300 arriving at Nikola Tesla Airport, Belgrade - Image, Air Serbia. The first of Air Serbia's A330s arrived at Nikola Tesla Airport last week. The flights between Belgrade … [Read more...]
Air Serbia adds Belgrade to New York route
Air Serbia (what was known as JAT until a few years ago) is to make a little splash with a return to New York. Plans are afoot to use a single Airbus A330-200 aircraft between the two routes as part of the planned expansion. Air Serbia A330-200 - Renderings Air Serbia. Air Serbia aim to operate a service five times a week between Belgrade and New York. The service will … [Read more...]
Eithad extends its reach in Europe – gains 49% of Air Serbia
Etihad Airways has formally received regulatory approval for taking over 49% of Air Serbia (previously JAT) from the government of Serbia. As a direct result, the US$40 million that was a loan from Etihad to Air Serbia will now be converted into an equity stake, and Air Serbia joins Etihads Equity Alliance. The remaining 51% of the company will be held by the Serbian … [Read more...]
Dubai Air Show Day 3: More orders trickle in
Day Three of the Dubai Air show has been and gone, and more orders trickle in as the week goes on. The widebody order of the day goes to Air Algerie who are to order three Airbus A330-200 as part of the airlines fleet renewal programme. TUI Travel meanwhile is to grow its 787 fleet with the addition of an extra two Boeing 787-8 aircraft, taking TUI's orders for the class … [Read more...]
Etihad buys into JAT, rebrands it Air Serbia.
It seems Etihad has pushed a major step into Europe, with the announcement that they are buying a 49% stake in JAT Airways. As part of the sale, JAT Airways will re-brand as Air Serbia. Both the Serbian Etihad will pump in US$40 Million as a loan, converted into equity, and a US$60 million load to help renews the Air Serbia fleet. Air Serbia will match these numbers. … [Read more...]