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Air Serbia is expected to take delivery of a second Embraer E195 aircraft shortly, with the jet in question recently receiving the Serbian registration YU-ATC. Formerly operated by Aurigny from the United Kingdom, the jet is now in an all-white livery in Exeter according to “Skyliner Magazine”, awaiting delivery to Air Serbia. The jet was initially destined for Lumiwings, however, this arrangement has seemingly fallen through. EX-YU Aviation News reported last month the carrier’s second E195 was due to arrive in mid-April. Air Serbia had initially planned to already have two E195s in its fleet. However, problematic paperwork from the past owner for the planned second unit meant the airline opted for a different frame altogether.
The incoming aircraft (pictured) is close to eleven years old and is owned by Azzora Aviation. It had only flown for Aurigny and has been out of service since May 2024. Air Serbia is exploring options for the additional lease of a further two E195s for delivery in the fourth quarter of this year. Its sole E195 is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance in Naples and is slated to return to service on April 30, operating the afternoon rotation between Belgrade and Frankfurt, although changes remain possible.
Air Serbia is also wet-leasing three Bulgaria Air E190 jets, with a fourth aircraft to be added in June. A wet-lease is a leasing arrangement whereby the lessor provides an aircraft, complete crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) to another airline. The use of ACMIs has grown globally following the coronavirus pandemic, driven by supply chain disruptions, crew shortages, and delays in aircraft deliveries. Air Serbia and Bulgaria Air are looking at ways to expand their wet-lease partnership, with the Bulgarian flag carrier recently hiring Serbian nationals as cabin crew on the wet-leased aircraft, while further avenues of cooperation are also being explored.
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