Air Serbia has entered into a two-year wet lease agreement with airBaltic, under which the Latvian carrier will operate Airbus A220-300 aircraft on Air Serbia’s behalf. The partnership will see airBaltic supply the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, with the first flights scheduled to commence on November 1, 2025.
Air Botswana, the flag carrier of Botswana, has appointed seasoned airline executive Dane Kondic as its new Chairman, tasking him with steering the airline through a critical recovery and restructuring phase. This leadership change comes as the carrier seeks to improve performance, rebuild market confidence, and position itself for sustainable growth.
Air Serbia has announced its expectations for 2025, forecasting that the airline will carry over 4.7 million passengersduring the calendar year. Accompanying this ambitious traffic target, the airline projects revenue to surpass $806 million, a significant step forward from its previous benchmarks and a strong indication of its growing market presence and operational momentum.
Air Serbia is actively preparing to expand its fleet with the planned delivery of two Embraer aircraft and one A320 by December 2025. This strategic move underscores Air Serbia’s ambition to strengthen its operational capacity and meet growing travel demand in key markets.
Air Serbia has announced plans to retire two Airbus A319 aircraft from its fleet following the summer 2025 travel season, as part of an ongoing fleet modernization initiative. The aircraft will be replaced by a mix of Embraer E195s and Airbus A320s, allowing the airline to optimize both capacity and operational efficiency.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
Air Serbia is set to expand its fleet significantly in 2025, beginning with the addition of one Embraer E195 on a dry lease in April, followed by two additional E195s and one A320-family aircraft later in the year during the fourth quarter.
Air Serbia is set to wet lease two additional Embraer E190s from Bulgaria Air to meet increased summer season demand. The fourth aircraft in this arrangement is expected to join the fleet by June 2025.
Air Serbia has returned its sole Embraer E195 aircraft, registered YU-ATB (serial number 19000213), to service following nearly two months of maintenance in Naples. The aircraft resumed operations on a flight between Belgrade and Dusseldorf.
Air Serbia is scheduled to take delivery of its fourth Airbus A330-200 aircraft in February 2025, following a series of delays.
