Belgrade, Serbia. 17 September 2024 . Embraer’s newest aircraft, the E195-E2, visited Nikola Tesla Airport today for a demonstration event to 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 efficiency of the Embraer E2; 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 a key strategic goal. To meet 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.
“The demonstration flight provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the operational efficiency, low maintenance costs, and adaptability of our E2 family to changing market conditions, making it a perfect fit for Serbia,” said Fernando Mainardi, VP Sales Europe, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Our aircraft is 10% lighter and uses 12.5% less fuel than the competition. Passengers will also enjoy Embraer’s trademark two plus two configuration – meaning no middle seats, plus larger overhead bins, moodlighting, and a quieter cabin. We are excited about the opportunities the E2 offers Air Serbia as it continues to grow and strengthen its position in the region.
For airlines flying the Embraer E195-E1, transitioning aircrew to the E195-E2 is easy to manage and inexpensive. Despite being different generations of aircraft, only two and a half days additional training is necessary for pilots to switch to the E2. This means that airlines do not incur high training costs, and the introduction of the new aircraft will not significantly impact operations.
