Air Serbia nasce grazie all'accordo con Etihad
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Air Serbia has extended Boeing 737-300 operations, previously scheduled to be phased out by late-April 2014. Based on latest schedule listing, the airline has scheduled 737 operation until 24OCT14 inclusive. The following is the airline’s Boeing 737 operation from 01JUL14 to 24OCT14.
Belgrade – Berlin Tegel 3 weekly until 31AUG14
Belgrade – Brussels 1 weekly until 27AUG14 (2 weekly till 30JUN14)
Belgrade – Bucharest 2 weekly until 30AUG14
Belgrade – Copenhagen 1 weekly until 30AUG14 (2 weekly till 20JUL14)
* Belgrade – Dusseldorf 4 weekly until 24OCT14 (6 weekly in July/August 2014)
* Belgrade – Frankfurt 1 weekly until 24OCT14 (2 weekly in July/August 2014)
Belgrade – Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 1 weekly until 20JUL14
Belgrade – London Heathrow Selected dates until 10JUL14
Belgrade – Milan Malpensa 1 weekly until 14JUL14
Belgrade – Moscow Sheremetyevo 1 weekly until 28AUG14
* Belgrade – Podgorica 1 weekly until 24OCT14 (4 weekly in July/August 2014)
Belgrade – Rome 7 weekly until 21JUL14
Belgrade – Stockholm up to 3 weekly until 17JUL14
Belgrade – Stuttgart 3 weekly until 31AUG14
Belgrade – Thessaloniki up to 6 weekly until 21JUL14
Belgrade – Tivat 1 weekly until 29AUG14
Belgrade – Warsaw 3 weekly until 29AUG14
Belgrade – Berlin Tegel 3 weekly until 31AUG14
Belgrade – Brussels 1 weekly until 27AUG14 (2 weekly till 30JUN14)
Belgrade – Bucharest 2 weekly until 30AUG14
Belgrade – Copenhagen 1 weekly until 30AUG14 (2 weekly till 20JUL14)
* Belgrade – Dusseldorf 4 weekly until 24OCT14 (6 weekly in July/August 2014)
* Belgrade – Frankfurt 1 weekly until 24OCT14 (2 weekly in July/August 2014)
Belgrade – Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 1 weekly until 20JUL14
Belgrade – London Heathrow Selected dates until 10JUL14
Belgrade – Milan Malpensa 1 weekly until 14JUL14
Belgrade – Moscow Sheremetyevo 1 weekly until 28AUG14
* Belgrade – Podgorica 1 weekly until 24OCT14 (4 weekly in July/August 2014)
Belgrade – Rome 7 weekly until 21JUL14
Belgrade – Stockholm up to 3 weekly until 17JUL14
Belgrade – Stuttgart 3 weekly until 31AUG14
Belgrade – Thessaloniki up to 6 weekly until 21JUL14
Belgrade – Tivat 1 weekly until 29AUG14
Belgrade – Warsaw 3 weekly until 29AUG14
[h=2]AIR SERBIA LANCIA LA COMPAGNIA CHARTER AVIOLET[/h]Aviolet, compagnia charter della Serbia, ha avviato le operazioni dall’Aeroporto Internazionale di Belgrado. Aviolet è completamente gestita da Air Serbia, compagnia di bandiera della Serbia, e servirà destinazioni in Egitto, Grecia, Italia, Spagna e Turchia, durante la stagione estiva 2014. Dane Kondic, Amministratore Delegato di Air Serbia, ha dichiarato: “C’è sempre stata una forte domanda da parte dei tour operator per i servizi charter nella regione, soprattutto durante la stagione estiva. Aviolet è stata sviluppata e lanciata per soddisfare questa domanda con un servizio sicuro, affidabile e confortevole”. Aviolet opererà con tre aerei Boeing B737-300 configurati con 144 posti all-economy. Da Belgrado, Aviolet volerà a Sharm el Sheikh in Egitto; Cefalonia, Chania, Corfu, Heraklion, Kos, Mykonos, Mitilene, Rodi, Santorini, Skiathos e Zante in Grecia; Catania e Palermo in Italia; Almeria, Girona e Palma di Maiorca in Spagna; Antalya, Dalaman e Milas - Bodrum in Turchia.
(Ufficio Stampa Air Serbia - Etihad Airways)
(Ufficio Stampa Air Serbia - Etihad Airways)
Air Serbia, la compagnia aerea nazionale della Serbia, ha annunciato di avere notevolmente migliorato le prestazioni nei primi tre mesi dell’anno, con un aumento del 66 per cento nel numero totale di passeggeri, 364.924, rispetto allo stesso periodo nel 2013. La capacità misurata in available seat kilometres (ASK) è cresciuta del 93 per cento, con un conseguente aumento del 47 per cento delle entrate nel corso del primo trimestre del 2014. Nello stesso trimestre Air Serbia ha introdotto tre aeromobili Airbus - due A319 e un A320 - nella sua flotta. L’aumento del numero di passeggeri ha coinvolto tutto il network, potenziato dalla connettività con il network globale di Etihad Airways.Nel primo trimestre Air Serbia ha lanciato nuove rotte verso Sofia (Bulgaria) e Budapest (Ungheria). Queste due destinazioni portano il network Air Serbia corrente a 34 destinazioni euro-mediterranee, servite direttamente dal suo hub Nikola Tesla International Airport di Belgrado. Altre destinazioni saranno lanciate durante l’anno. Air Serbia ha inoltre negoziato una serie di accordi di codeshare: fino alla fine di marzo Air Serbia ha ampliato gli accordi di codeshare con Etihad Airways, airberlin, Tarom, Adria Airways e BH Airlines. I voli giornalieri tra Belgrado e Abu Dhabi, sia da parte Air Serbia che Etihad Airways, ampliano la domanda per il network Air Serbia attraverso Belgrado. Nei primi tre mesi del 2014 Etihad Airways ha perfezionato nuovi accordi di codeshare su voli Air Serbia da Belgrado a: Amsterdam, Stoccolma, Banja Luka, Milano, Dusseldorf, Stoccarda, Francoforte e Berlino.Air Serbia è stata lanciata come compagnia aerea nazionale della Repubblica di Serbia il 26 ottobre 2013. Serve 34 destinazioni euro-mediterrane direttamente dal suo hub di Belgrado, con servizi passeggeri e merci. La compagnia offre anche voli a lungo raggio e destinazioni internazionali in Asia, Australia e nelle Americhe, attraverso i propri partner in code-share e il suo equity partner Etihad Airways, che detiene il 49 per cento di share. La compagnia aerea opera attualmente con una flotta di 10 narrow-body e cinque velivoli turboelica.(Ufficio Stampa Air Serbia - Etihad Airways)
Air Serbia (JU, Belgrade) is set to return to Istanbul Atatürk after Serbian and Turkish aviation authorities resolved a spat concerning slots allocated the Serbian carrier at the airport.
The stand-off, EX-YU Aviation News reports, began late last year when Air Serbia switched its Istanbul operations from Atatürk to Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen in protest at the "unattractive" slot times allocated it by Atatürk airport authorities.
When repeated requests for new slot timings at the more appealing Atatürk airport fell on deaf ears, Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate then threatened to strictly enforce the terms of its Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Turkey which would have forced Turkish Airlines (TK, Istanbul Atatürk) to cut its frequencies to Belgrade from its current seventeen weekly flights, to seven.
However, following talks in Belgrade with Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, last week, the dispute was resolved with Air Serbia once again allocated seven weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport slots.
The stand-off, EX-YU Aviation News reports, began late last year when Air Serbia switched its Istanbul operations from Atatürk to Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen in protest at the "unattractive" slot times allocated it by Atatürk airport authorities.
When repeated requests for new slot timings at the more appealing Atatürk airport fell on deaf ears, Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate then threatened to strictly enforce the terms of its Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Turkey which would have forced Turkish Airlines (TK, Istanbul Atatürk) to cut its frequencies to Belgrade from its current seventeen weekly flights, to seven.
However, following talks in Belgrade with Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, last week, the dispute was resolved with Air Serbia once again allocated seven weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport slots.
Air Serbia Moves Istanbul Service Back to Ataturk from August 2014
Update at 0400GMT 30JUN14
Air Serbia from 01AUG14 is adjusting Belgrade – Istanbul operations, where the daily service will operate to/from Ataturk (IST), instead of Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Planned schedule as follow.
JU552 BEG1215 – 1455IST 319 x246
JU552 BEG1305 – 1545IST 319 246
JU553 IST1540 – 1625BEG 319 x246
JU553 IST1630 – 1715BEG 319 246
Update at 0400GMT 30JUN14
Air Serbia from 01AUG14 is adjusting Belgrade – Istanbul operations, where the daily service will operate to/from Ataturk (IST), instead of Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Planned schedule as follow.
JU552 BEG1215 – 1455IST 319 x246
JU552 BEG1305 – 1545IST 319 246
JU553 IST1540 – 1625BEG 319 x246
JU553 IST1630 – 1715BEG 319 246
[h=1]Air Serbia Leases ETIHAD Regional Saab 2000 Aircraft for Banja Luka Service June – Sep 2014[/h]by JL
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Update at 0420GMT 30JUN14
Air Serbia on Thursday 26JUN14 launched leased aircraft operation from ETIHAD Regional, which sees the latter’s Saab 2000 aircraft operating Belgrade – Banja Luka 3 times a week, replacing ATR72. Air Serbia continues to operate Banja Luka service on daily basis.
JU102 BEG1355 – 1435BNX S20 247
JU102 BEG1355 – 1445BNX AT7 x247
JU103 BNX1525 – 1605BEG S20 247
JU103 BNX1525 – 1615BEG AT7 x247
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Update at 0420GMT 30JUN14
Air Serbia on Thursday 26JUN14 launched leased aircraft operation from ETIHAD Regional, which sees the latter’s Saab 2000 aircraft operating Belgrade – Banja Luka 3 times a week, replacing ATR72. Air Serbia continues to operate Banja Luka service on daily basis.
JU102 BEG1355 – 1435BNX S20 247
JU102 BEG1355 – 1445BNX AT7 x247
JU103 BNX1525 – 1605BEG S20 247
JU103 BNX1525 – 1615BEG AT7 x247
Air Serbia (JU, Belgrade) can proceed with plans to begin services to the United States later next year after the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Serbia's safety rating from Category 2 to Category 1.
"The Category 1 status announced today is based on a March 2014 FAA assessment of the safety oversight provided by the Civil Aviation Directorate of the Republic of Serbia, and an FAA verification of necessary corrective actions during a follow on visit to the Republic of Serbia this month. A Category 1 rating means the country's civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards. With the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, the Republic of Serbia's air carriers, which are able to secure the requisite FAA and DOT authority, can establish service to the United States and carry the code of U.S. carriers," the FAA said.
Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int'l) CEO James Hogan has stated the Serbian carrier, in which his airline owns a 49% stake, has set its sights on flights to Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and New York JFK from next year onwards.
An attempt to start said routes, albeit under a codeshare agreement with Etihad, was rejected by the DoT earlier this year on the grounds that the proposed routings from Belgrade to the United States via Abu Dhabi Int'l would be "impractical."
Since its launch last year, Air Serbia has moved to position itself as a regional carrier using its links with other Etihad partners to bolster its operations.
The Serbian carrier recently announced it would deploy a Saab 2000, wet-leased from Swiss partner, Darwin Airline (F7, Lugano), for use on flights from Belgrade to Banja Luka in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
"The Category 1 status announced today is based on a March 2014 FAA assessment of the safety oversight provided by the Civil Aviation Directorate of the Republic of Serbia, and an FAA verification of necessary corrective actions during a follow on visit to the Republic of Serbia this month. A Category 1 rating means the country's civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards. With the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, the Republic of Serbia's air carriers, which are able to secure the requisite FAA and DOT authority, can establish service to the United States and carry the code of U.S. carriers," the FAA said.
Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int'l) CEO James Hogan has stated the Serbian carrier, in which his airline owns a 49% stake, has set its sights on flights to Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and New York JFK from next year onwards.
An attempt to start said routes, albeit under a codeshare agreement with Etihad, was rejected by the DoT earlier this year on the grounds that the proposed routings from Belgrade to the United States via Abu Dhabi Int'l would be "impractical."
Since its launch last year, Air Serbia has moved to position itself as a regional carrier using its links with other Etihad partners to bolster its operations.
The Serbian carrier recently announced it would deploy a Saab 2000, wet-leased from Swiss partner, Darwin Airline (F7, Lugano), for use on flights from Belgrade to Banja Luka in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Intanto Wizz Air ha accusato Etihad di voler instaurare un monopolio tramite il governo serbo a favore di Air Serbia danneggiando Wizz Air dopo l'arresto del CEO dell'aeroporto di BEG e la relativa sospensione dell'accordo in essere tra l'aeroporto e W6.
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Air Serbia, Etihad are "wannabe monopolists" - Wizz Air
Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) has accused Air Serbia (JU, Belgrade) and parent Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int'l) of being “wannabe monopolists” after the terms of a previous deal with Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport came under federal investigation.
Last week, Serbian authorities arrested and later released the airport's CEO, Velimir Radosavljević, on suspicion that he had abused his position in negotiating a so-called "sweetheart" deal with the Hungarian LCC in 2010.
EX-YU Aviation News says the terms of the agreement, which was revoked in April, allowed Wizz Air to save EUR5.4million (USD6.7million) through various incentives which included: a 20% discount for using Belgrade's Terminal 1; a 45% discount on handling and infrastructure use; a 30% reduction on landing fees; a 100% discount on the use of air bridges; a 30% reduction on parking and lighting fees; a 45% reduction in night-time handling costs and a 45% discount on using other airport infrastructure at night time.
Authorities claim Radosavljević acted outside of his mandate when agreeing the terms.
However, Wizz Air claims the investigation is part of an orchestrated conspiracy being brought against it by the Serbian government wishing to protect its nascent national carrier, Air Serbia.
Serbian media also noted the timing of the incident given the European Commission's current investigation into the Etihad/Air Serbia tie-up. It is claimed, but has yet to be substantively proven, that the Emiratis have colluded with the Serbians to effect policies that protect and benefit Air Serbia's transit-hub business model at the expense of other airlines.
http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/29367-air-serbia-etihad-are-wannabe-monopolists-wizz-air
http://exyuaviation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/wizz-air-confronts-air-serbia-over.html
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Air Serbia, Etihad are "wannabe monopolists" - Wizz Air
Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) has accused Air Serbia (JU, Belgrade) and parent Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int'l) of being “wannabe monopolists” after the terms of a previous deal with Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport came under federal investigation.
Last week, Serbian authorities arrested and later released the airport's CEO, Velimir Radosavljević, on suspicion that he had abused his position in negotiating a so-called "sweetheart" deal with the Hungarian LCC in 2010.
EX-YU Aviation News says the terms of the agreement, which was revoked in April, allowed Wizz Air to save EUR5.4million (USD6.7million) through various incentives which included: a 20% discount for using Belgrade's Terminal 1; a 45% discount on handling and infrastructure use; a 30% reduction on landing fees; a 100% discount on the use of air bridges; a 30% reduction on parking and lighting fees; a 45% reduction in night-time handling costs and a 45% discount on using other airport infrastructure at night time.
Authorities claim Radosavljević acted outside of his mandate when agreeing the terms.
However, Wizz Air claims the investigation is part of an orchestrated conspiracy being brought against it by the Serbian government wishing to protect its nascent national carrier, Air Serbia.
Serbian media also noted the timing of the incident given the European Commission's current investigation into the Etihad/Air Serbia tie-up. It is claimed, but has yet to be substantively proven, that the Emiratis have colluded with the Serbians to effect policies that protect and benefit Air Serbia's transit-hub business model at the expense of other airlines.
http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/29367-air-serbia-etihad-are-wannabe-monopolists-wizz-air
http://exyuaviation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/wizz-air-confronts-air-serbia-over.html
ANSAmed) - BELGRADO, 31 LUG - Air Serbia ha annunciato un nuovo collegamento diretto fra Belgrado e Tirana a partire dal prossimo 23 settembre. Il volo, ha reso noto oggi la compagnia aerea serba, verra' effettuato tre volte a settimana il martedi', giovedi' e domenica. Per il nuovo collegamento vengono offerte tariffe promozionali a 99 euro a/r.
Air Serbia, che ha sostituito dallo scorso anno Jat Airways, e' detenuta al 49% da Etihad Airways, la compagnia degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Finora sono 38 i collegamenti garantiti in Europa, Medioriente e area mediterranea.(ANSAmed).
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Air Serbia, che ha sostituito dallo scorso anno Jat Airways, e' detenuta al 49% da Etihad Airways, la compagnia degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Finora sono 38 i collegamenti garantiti in Europa, Medioriente e area mediterranea.(ANSAmed).
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[h=1]Etihad, accordo con Air Serbia[/h]Dal 1. agosto le due compagnie offriranno più voli e servizi, sia per business che per divertimento
LUGANO - Etihad Regional ed Air Serbia (la compagnia di bandiera detenuta al 49% da Etihad, che si sta avvicinando sempre di più all'acquisizione di Alitalia) hanno siglato un accordo di code sharing: un patto che permette a una compagnia aerea di vendere posti su un volo operato da una compagnia partner consentendo ad entrambi di ampliare la propria rete e ottimizzare le risorse (con una maggiore possibilità di riempimento).
I nuovi voli condivisi hanno portato a 15 il numero di collegamenti combinati tra Svizzera e Serbia offerti dalle due compagnie. «L'accordo dimostra il potenziale di questa collaborazione – evidenzia l'amministratore delegato di Etihad Regional Maurizio Merlo – ma la cosa più importante è che la nostra rete diventa ancora più attrattiva fornendo ai nostri clienti più opzioni nei viaggi tra i due paesi».
Soddisfatto anche Dane Kondic, direttore di Air Serbia: «Recenemente abbiamo esteso la nostra rete a 38 destinazioni in Europa e nel Medio Oriente e questo accordo di code sharing rafforza ulteriormente la nostra strategia. Inoltre siamo fiduciosi che svilupperà i settori dei viaggi di business e di piacere fra Svizzera e Serbia».
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I nuovi voli condivisi hanno portato a 15 il numero di collegamenti combinati tra Svizzera e Serbia offerti dalle due compagnie. «L'accordo dimostra il potenziale di questa collaborazione – evidenzia l'amministratore delegato di Etihad Regional Maurizio Merlo – ma la cosa più importante è che la nostra rete diventa ancora più attrattiva fornendo ai nostri clienti più opzioni nei viaggi tra i due paesi».
Soddisfatto anche Dane Kondic, direttore di Air Serbia: «Recenemente abbiamo esteso la nostra rete a 38 destinazioni in Europa e nel Medio Oriente e questo accordo di code sharing rafforza ulteriormente la nostra strategia. Inoltre siamo fiduciosi che svilupperà i settori dei viaggi di business e di piacere fra Svizzera e Serbia».
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Air Serbia results for first half 2014 show stronger revenue, passenger numbers and cargo
Performance compared to H1 2013:
On track for profitability by end of 2014
Total revenue increased by 82 per cent to EUR 102 million
Total passenger numbers grew by 70 per cent to 944,000
Available Seat Kilometers of 1,588 million
Cargo revenue grew by 32 per cent and tonnage jumped by 65 per cent
Created 300 new jobs
Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, has reported strong improvement in total revenue for the first half of 2014, with revenues increasing by 82 per cent to EUR102 million, compared to EUR 56 million for the same period in 2013.
A total of 944,000 passengers travelled with the airline between January and June this year, almost 70 per cent more than the same period last year.
Air Serbia Cargo also performed significantly better in H1 2014, carrying 907 tonnes of freight, a 65 per cent increase on H1 2013. Cargo revenue grew by 32 per cent, an important and burgeoning service for Air Serbia.
Air Serbia's passenger carrying capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), was 1,588 million by the end of first half of 2014, an increase of 85 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Since Air Serbia's launch on 26 October 2013, the airline has inducted 9 Airbus aircraft, with two Airbus A320 aircraft delivered in the second quarter of 2014. This has resulted in the average age of the jet fleet being reduced from 25 years to 10 years.
Dane Kondić, Chief Executive Officer of Air Serbia, said: "The results are very pleasing and demonstrate how effectively the Air Serbia team is working to deliver on the strategy of sustainable growth. We are on track to deliver a profitable, strong airline by the end of the current financial year, in line with the commitment of our shareholders, the Government of Serbia and Etihad Airways.We expect to maintain the momentum for the second half of 2014, as we continue to reconnect the Balkan region and new markets, through a combination of direct flights, as well as expanding our codeshare partnerships. There is no doubt that we are bringing choice, convenience and comfort to travellers", Mr Kondić said.
The fast-paced growth of Air Serbia's regional route network to 38 destinations by the end of June 2014, one new and four expanded codeshare partnerships and a more modern and reliable fleet, are the key factors driving growth in passenger numbers and cargo volumes.
In the first half of the year, Air Serbia launched 11 new routes. In addition, codeshare agreements with Etihad Airways and airberlin have been expanded to include the holiday destinations of Colombo in Sri Lanka and Palma de Mallorca in Spain. The codeshare agreement with Romanian national airline Tarom was also expanded to include Chisinau, Moldova.
Furthermore, the Air Serbia's codeshare agreement with Etihad Regional, signed on 1 July 2014, has now introduced the attractive Swiss destinations of Geneva and Lugano to travellers.
The growth of Air Serbia is also creating a significant number of new jobs for Serbian nationals. In the first half of 2014, the airline grew its workforce by 300 new professionals. Investing in the future, Air Serbia is planning to relaunch its cadet pilot scheme.
Elsewhere, 10 young graduates are currently attending a graduate management program in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and will, upon successful completion, join operating divisions across Air Serbia.
The technical department of Air Serbia has employed 44 engineers and technicians to establish the line maintenance facility at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla International Airport.
Mr Kondić said Air Serbia needed more good people to join the team. "We have a number of vacancies and I encourage Serbian nationals to visit our website. We are a Serbian company that can offer rewarding career opportunities for the right people."
Mr Kondić said that while the operational and network improvements of Air Serbia over the past six months were very important, he was proud that Air Serbia was able to make a significant contribution to Serbia's humanitarian effort during the recent floods which devastated the country.
During the floods in May, Air Serbia transported a total of 154 tonnes of humanitarian aid (with a service value of approximately EUR170,000), in the belly-hold capacity of its aircraft to Belgrade and also to Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"We are the Serbian national airline and we will never forget that", Mr Kondić said.
fonte : Air Serbia
Performance compared to H1 2013:
On track for profitability by end of 2014
Total revenue increased by 82 per cent to EUR 102 million
Total passenger numbers grew by 70 per cent to 944,000
Available Seat Kilometers of 1,588 million
Cargo revenue grew by 32 per cent and tonnage jumped by 65 per cent
Created 300 new jobs
Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, has reported strong improvement in total revenue for the first half of 2014, with revenues increasing by 82 per cent to EUR102 million, compared to EUR 56 million for the same period in 2013.
A total of 944,000 passengers travelled with the airline between January and June this year, almost 70 per cent more than the same period last year.
Air Serbia Cargo also performed significantly better in H1 2014, carrying 907 tonnes of freight, a 65 per cent increase on H1 2013. Cargo revenue grew by 32 per cent, an important and burgeoning service for Air Serbia.
Air Serbia's passenger carrying capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), was 1,588 million by the end of first half of 2014, an increase of 85 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Since Air Serbia's launch on 26 October 2013, the airline has inducted 9 Airbus aircraft, with two Airbus A320 aircraft delivered in the second quarter of 2014. This has resulted in the average age of the jet fleet being reduced from 25 years to 10 years.
Dane Kondić, Chief Executive Officer of Air Serbia, said: "The results are very pleasing and demonstrate how effectively the Air Serbia team is working to deliver on the strategy of sustainable growth. We are on track to deliver a profitable, strong airline by the end of the current financial year, in line with the commitment of our shareholders, the Government of Serbia and Etihad Airways.We expect to maintain the momentum for the second half of 2014, as we continue to reconnect the Balkan region and new markets, through a combination of direct flights, as well as expanding our codeshare partnerships. There is no doubt that we are bringing choice, convenience and comfort to travellers", Mr Kondić said.
The fast-paced growth of Air Serbia's regional route network to 38 destinations by the end of June 2014, one new and four expanded codeshare partnerships and a more modern and reliable fleet, are the key factors driving growth in passenger numbers and cargo volumes.
In the first half of the year, Air Serbia launched 11 new routes. In addition, codeshare agreements with Etihad Airways and airberlin have been expanded to include the holiday destinations of Colombo in Sri Lanka and Palma de Mallorca in Spain. The codeshare agreement with Romanian national airline Tarom was also expanded to include Chisinau, Moldova.
Furthermore, the Air Serbia's codeshare agreement with Etihad Regional, signed on 1 July 2014, has now introduced the attractive Swiss destinations of Geneva and Lugano to travellers.
The growth of Air Serbia is also creating a significant number of new jobs for Serbian nationals. In the first half of 2014, the airline grew its workforce by 300 new professionals. Investing in the future, Air Serbia is planning to relaunch its cadet pilot scheme.
Elsewhere, 10 young graduates are currently attending a graduate management program in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and will, upon successful completion, join operating divisions across Air Serbia.
The technical department of Air Serbia has employed 44 engineers and technicians to establish the line maintenance facility at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla International Airport.
Mr Kondić said Air Serbia needed more good people to join the team. "We have a number of vacancies and I encourage Serbian nationals to visit our website. We are a Serbian company that can offer rewarding career opportunities for the right people."
Mr Kondić said that while the operational and network improvements of Air Serbia over the past six months were very important, he was proud that Air Serbia was able to make a significant contribution to Serbia's humanitarian effort during the recent floods which devastated the country.
During the floods in May, Air Serbia transported a total of 154 tonnes of humanitarian aid (with a service value of approximately EUR170,000), in the belly-hold capacity of its aircraft to Belgrade and also to Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"We are the Serbian national airline and we will never forget that", Mr Kondić said.
fonte : Air Serbia
Air Serbia W14 Operation Changes as of 03SEP14
As of 03SEP14, Air Serbia has further revised planned Winter 2014/15 operations, effective 26OCT14.
Latest planned adjustment as follow.
Belgrade – Amsterdam Increase from 7 to 10 weekly
Belgrade – Banja Luka Service operates 4 weekly instead of 7 weekly. ETIHAD Regional Saab 2000 aircraft continues to operate 3 weekly flights
Belgrade – Brussels Planned addition of 8th weekly service is cancelled
Belgrade – Frankfurt Planned increase from 7 to 10 weekly is cancelled
Belgrade – Ljubljana Planned increase from 7 to 11 weekly is cancelled
Planned adjustment remains unchanged:
Belgrade – Milan Malpensa Reduce from 7 weekly to 6 weekly (Day x2)
Belgrade – Moscow Sheremetyevo Service operates 12 weekly in Winter season. 14 weekly from 15DEC14 to 18JAN15 (BEG departure)
Belgrade – Podgorica Increase from 15 weekly to 21 weekly
Belgrade – Prague Increase from 8 weekly to 10 weekly
Belgrade – Sarajevo 3 of 7 weekly service operates with Airbus A319, replacing ATR72
Belgrade – Varna Service converts from year-round to Summer seasonal only
As of 03SEP14, Air Serbia has further revised planned Winter 2014/15 operations, effective 26OCT14.
Latest planned adjustment as follow.
Belgrade – Amsterdam Increase from 7 to 10 weekly
Belgrade – Banja Luka Service operates 4 weekly instead of 7 weekly. ETIHAD Regional Saab 2000 aircraft continues to operate 3 weekly flights
Belgrade – Brussels Planned addition of 8th weekly service is cancelled
Belgrade – Frankfurt Planned increase from 7 to 10 weekly is cancelled
Belgrade – Ljubljana Planned increase from 7 to 11 weekly is cancelled
Planned adjustment remains unchanged:
Belgrade – Milan Malpensa Reduce from 7 weekly to 6 weekly (Day x2)
Belgrade – Moscow Sheremetyevo Service operates 12 weekly in Winter season. 14 weekly from 15DEC14 to 18JAN15 (BEG departure)
Belgrade – Podgorica Increase from 15 weekly to 21 weekly
Belgrade – Prague Increase from 8 weekly to 10 weekly
Belgrade – Sarajevo 3 of 7 weekly service operates with Airbus A319, replacing ATR72
Belgrade – Varna Service converts from year-round to Summer seasonal only
Air Serbia's partnership with Etihad Airways has created hundreds of new jobs in Belgrade and Abu Dhabi.More than 300 Serbians work for the Abu Dhabi-based airline and the employment opportunities have created career paths for many young Serbians. These include the first group of young Serbian nationals selected for the graduate management program.Nearly 200 cabin crew, four pilots, 30 guest service agents and more than 70 others work in corporate roles in departments across Etihad Airways.In the first half of 2014, Air Serbia grew its workforce by 300 new professionals. The majority of these new jobs are in commercial roles, with a focus on the airlines call centre operations.The strong growth of Air Serbia will continue to create a significant number of new jobs for Serbian nationals. Currently the airline has more than 50 vacancies, with an active hiring process currently underway for pilots and cabin crew.Chief Executive Officer of Air Serbia, Dane Kondić, said: "The partnership with Etihad Airways brings many exciting and extraordinary employment opportunities for Serbian nationals that would not otherwise have been possible. We are growing our workforce and, for the first time, investing in skills that give people more than a job – we are offering careers. I am very proud that we have now recruited Serbia's inaugural batch of female pilots. We have ensured the transparency and advertising of all employment opportunities, something which rarely ever happened in the past, ensuring that all Serbians have an open and equal opportunity of gaining employment with Air Serbia".President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said: "The partnership between Air Serbia and Etihad Airways is strong and collaborative. It gives me great pleasure that Air Serbia is succeeding and to see capable young Serbians on the graduate program learning skills in Abu Dhabi, which will stay with them forever."Air Serbia is creating jobs in an exciting global industry that is making a significant contribution to the economy of Serbia.The jobs in which Air Serbia is investing are not for the short term; they are core to developing a sustainable aviation industry in Serbia.The graduate management program is a very exciting outcome of the partnership with Etihad Airways. Nine young graduates are currently participating in the program in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and will, upon successful completion, join operating divisions across Air Serbia.Dane Kondić said: "As we shape Serbia's national airline for the future, it is important that we make training and leadership development of young qualified Serbians a priority. This program is part of our ongoing commitment towards identifying, training and empowering talented Serbians crucial to our future success."The graduate management program involves intensive classroom-based training and work placements with departments at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, which are aligned to their career plans. Each graduate also dedicates time to researching and delivering a business-based project.Along with the graduate management program, Air Serbia is currently working on developing a range of other training programs aimed at creating qualified Serbian aviation professionals.The airline is planning to re-launch the cadet pilot scheme, which will provide stream of internationally qualified young pilots.The technical department of Air Serbia has employed 44 engineers and technicians to establish the line maintenance facility at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla International Airport. This decision is part of the strategy to build a strong base in Serbia and maintain the highest standards of safety and aircraft maintenance."The partnership with Etihad Airways is strengthening both Air Serbia and the Republic of Serbia", Mr Kondić said. Air Serbia
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More than 300 Serbians work at Etihad Airways and the employment opportunities are creating career paths for more young Serbians.
Nearly 200 cabin crew four pilots 30 guest service agents and more than 70 others work in corporate roles in departments across Etihad Airways.
President and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways James Hogan said: 'Following the partnership with Air Serbia more Serbians are approaching us because of the opportunities we can offer as a global airline and an employer of choice.
'We respect Serbian nationals as committed and skilled members of our team and look forward to more joining the business over time.
'I also hope that at some point in their careers some of the talented people who have worked with Etihad Airways will consider taking their skills back to Serbia thereby increasing the depth of talent in the workforce.
'In recognition of our partnership with Air Serbia we have established a graduate management program in Abu Dhabi for young Serbians. I am proud that we are making this significant contribution to the development of future leaders of Air Serbia with exposure to every aspect of our business.'
Nine young Serbian graduates are currently participating in the graduate program with Etihad Airways and will upon successful completion join operating divisions across Air Serbia.
The graduate manager program involves three months of intensive classroom-based training at Etihad Airways' world-class training facilities designed to prepare graduates for careers in the airline industry.
This formal training enables graduate managers to understand all aspects of the aviation business including customer service sales and marketing reservations pricing and ticketing network and schedule planning finance and human resources.
This component is followed by work placements with departments at Etihad Airways in areas aligned to their career plans. In the final three months of the 12 month program each graduate dedicates their time to researching and delivering a major business-based project.
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Nearly 200 cabin crew four pilots 30 guest service agents and more than 70 others work in corporate roles in departments across Etihad Airways.
President and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways James Hogan said: 'Following the partnership with Air Serbia more Serbians are approaching us because of the opportunities we can offer as a global airline and an employer of choice.
'We respect Serbian nationals as committed and skilled members of our team and look forward to more joining the business over time.
'I also hope that at some point in their careers some of the talented people who have worked with Etihad Airways will consider taking their skills back to Serbia thereby increasing the depth of talent in the workforce.
'In recognition of our partnership with Air Serbia we have established a graduate management program in Abu Dhabi for young Serbians. I am proud that we are making this significant contribution to the development of future leaders of Air Serbia with exposure to every aspect of our business.'
Nine young Serbian graduates are currently participating in the graduate program with Etihad Airways and will upon successful completion join operating divisions across Air Serbia.
The graduate manager program involves three months of intensive classroom-based training at Etihad Airways' world-class training facilities designed to prepare graduates for careers in the airline industry.
This formal training enables graduate managers to understand all aspects of the aviation business including customer service sales and marketing reservations pricing and ticketing network and schedule planning finance and human resources.
This component is followed by work placements with departments at Etihad Airways in areas aligned to their career plans. In the final three months of the 12 month program each graduate dedicates their time to researching and delivering a major business-based project.
MENAFN Arab News
Monday, September 22, 2014
Hogan: Air Serbia to the US with A330s
Air Serbia plans for the future
The President and CEO of Etihad Airways and Vice Chairman of Air Serbia, James Hogan, has given further details of the Serbian carrier’s planned and much anticipated operations to the United States. In an interview to the daily “Novosti”, Mr. Hogan says transatlantic flights will operate from Belgrade with an Airbus A330 aircraft but insists numbers must first stack up. “It was important for the Serbian carrier to reposition itself and strengthen its position in Europe so we could record a profit. Of course, it is planned for Air Serbia to enter the US market. For that to happen all conditions must be met and numbers must stack up. We must have a vision and a new bilateral air agreement between Serbia and the United States must be reached”, Mr. Hogan says. Serbia, as the legal successor to Yugoslavia, last signed an Air Transport Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on June 28, 1989. Since then, no other form of bilateral cooperation in the field of aviation has been made between the two countries.
Etihad’s CEO says more time is needed for services to the States to be established but adds, “Once flights begin, the Airbus A330 will be used. Etihad has the type in its fleet and it can be transferred to Air Serbia. It’s important for the numbers to stack up and for us to choose the right moment and be ready. Regardless of whether flights launch in 2015 or 2016, we have to set off all that is necessary on the US market, such as tour operators and public relations because it is important to distinguish the company apart from the former Jat”, Mr. Hogan says. He adds, “We are not aiming for our guests to be only Serbs visiting relatives and friends in their homeland but also others such as tourists and businesspeople who will fly with Air Serbia”.
The Etihad CEO and Vice Chairman of Air Serbia notes a ten year development strategy for the Serbian carrier has been made with the aim to transform Belgrade Airport into a transit hub in the Balkans. “Our goal was to create a safe airline which is top of its class, as well as competitive, generating new jobs and above all profitability, an airline that is free of nepotism unlike before. I want to congratulate [Air Serbia CEO] Dane Kondić and his team for their hard work and dedication and I think we can all be proud of Air Serbia’s development. I say this as someone who works in the aviation industry because Air Serbia’s results are unbelievable. Today, Air Serbia is a competitive airline on the European market”. Mr. Hogan denies that Etihad’s recent acquisition of Alitalia will have an impact on Air Serbia. “These are not related. The Etihad Group is made up of nine airlines, each with its own management. I am a member of the Air Serbia board and I intend to stay and oversee all the developments”, Mr. Hogan concludes.
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Hogan: Air Serbia to the US with A330s
Air Serbia plans for the future
The President and CEO of Etihad Airways and Vice Chairman of Air Serbia, James Hogan, has given further details of the Serbian carrier’s planned and much anticipated operations to the United States. In an interview to the daily “Novosti”, Mr. Hogan says transatlantic flights will operate from Belgrade with an Airbus A330 aircraft but insists numbers must first stack up. “It was important for the Serbian carrier to reposition itself and strengthen its position in Europe so we could record a profit. Of course, it is planned for Air Serbia to enter the US market. For that to happen all conditions must be met and numbers must stack up. We must have a vision and a new bilateral air agreement between Serbia and the United States must be reached”, Mr. Hogan says. Serbia, as the legal successor to Yugoslavia, last signed an Air Transport Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on June 28, 1989. Since then, no other form of bilateral cooperation in the field of aviation has been made between the two countries.
Etihad’s CEO says more time is needed for services to the States to be established but adds, “Once flights begin, the Airbus A330 will be used. Etihad has the type in its fleet and it can be transferred to Air Serbia. It’s important for the numbers to stack up and for us to choose the right moment and be ready. Regardless of whether flights launch in 2015 or 2016, we have to set off all that is necessary on the US market, such as tour operators and public relations because it is important to distinguish the company apart from the former Jat”, Mr. Hogan says. He adds, “We are not aiming for our guests to be only Serbs visiting relatives and friends in their homeland but also others such as tourists and businesspeople who will fly with Air Serbia”.
The Etihad CEO and Vice Chairman of Air Serbia notes a ten year development strategy for the Serbian carrier has been made with the aim to transform Belgrade Airport into a transit hub in the Balkans. “Our goal was to create a safe airline which is top of its class, as well as competitive, generating new jobs and above all profitability, an airline that is free of nepotism unlike before. I want to congratulate [Air Serbia CEO] Dane Kondić and his team for their hard work and dedication and I think we can all be proud of Air Serbia’s development. I say this as someone who works in the aviation industry because Air Serbia’s results are unbelievable. Today, Air Serbia is a competitive airline on the European market”. Mr. Hogan denies that Etihad’s recent acquisition of Alitalia will have an impact on Air Serbia. “These are not related. The Etihad Group is made up of nine airlines, each with its own management. I am a member of the Air Serbia board and I intend to stay and oversee all the developments”, Mr. Hogan concludes.
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Una volta, ai tempi dell'hub a Malpensa, AZ caricava tantissimi passeggeri dai Balcani con destinazione finale USA e Belgio. Penso che il trend continui anche ora, il mercato comunque c'e'. Quindi, non volando ne' AF ne' KL (e tantomento DL) mi vien da dire che AZ perdera' un po' di traffico purtroppo.
Io ho almeno 3 o 4 amici/ex colleghi che volano regolarmente da BEG a NYC e LAX via FCO (su Los Angeles stagionale ovviamente) o SVO ad esempio perche' fidelizzati SkyTeam e, a quanto dicono, le tariffe in J sono mostruose.
A proposito di pax AZ in transito dai Balcani, qualche dato sulla AZ529 di sta mattina da SKP:
- tot pax o/b 76
- pax in transito a FCO 63
Di seguito destinazioni e pax:
- MAD 10 pax
- NCE 2 pax
- GOA 4 pax
- MXP 2 pax
- YYZ 2 pax
- BCN 2 pax
- DTW 3 pax (DL)
- NAP 3 pax
- JKF 3 pax
- ATL 2 pax (DL)
- VLC 1 pax
- MLA 2 pax
- LED 6 pax (1 pax su SU)
- CTA 3 pax
- TRS 2 pax
- FRA 4 pax
- BRU 2 pax
- MIA 1 pax
- REG 1 pax
- TUN 1 pax
- CDG 1 pax
- IAD 1 pax (UA)
- VRN 1 pax
- ORD 1 pax (AA)
- LIS 3 pax (TP)
Non so se avete visto ultimamente i prezzi che sta facendo Air Serbia sia sul p2p verso BEG (hanno sbattuto fuori anche Easyjet che chiude sia FCO-BEG che MXP-BEG) che oltre con connessioni via BEG per altre destinazioni europee e per AUH. Chiamarle offerte stracciate è dire poco direi che siamo al limite del dumping e inoltre la qualità di servizio della compagnia con l'ingresso di EY e dei nuovi A320 è notevolmente migliorata. Se partiraranno col lungo raggio e continueranno a fare questo genere di prezzi faranno il boom.