Embraer’s latest aircraft, the E195-E2, performed yesterday its demonstration flight in Belgrade 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.
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