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Serbia's national carrier connecting Europe and beyond.
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Belgrade, Serbia
Air Serbia is the flag carrier of Serbia, operating scheduled and charter passenger and cargo services across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa. The airline is majority owned by the Serbian government, with Etihad Airways holding a minority stake following a strategic partnership established in 2013.
Headquartered in Belgrade, Air Serbia operates its main hub at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and has positioned itself as a regional connectivity leader in the Western Balkans. The rebranding from JAT Airways to Air Serbia in 2013 marked a significant modernization effort aimed at improving service quality and expanding the network.
The airline has a long aviation heritage rooted in Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT), which was founded in 1927, making its lineage one of the oldest in Europe. Air Serbia continues to invest in fleet renewal and route expansion as part of its ongoing development strategy.
Hubs & network
Air Serbia's primary hub is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
Fleet
Air Serbia operates a mixed fleet including Airbus A319, A320, and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Air Serbia was rebranded from JAT Airways in October 2013 following a partnership with Etihad Airways.
- ›Its heritage traces back to Aeroput, founded in 1927, one of Europe's oldest aviation lineages.
- ›Etihad Airways acquired a 49% stake in Air Serbia as part of the 2013 strategic deal.
- ›The airline operates direct flights to New York–JFK, one of the few Balkan carriers with transatlantic service.
- ›Air Serbia is majority owned by the Government of Serbia.
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