Air Serbia Adds Airbus A320-232 Expanding Fleet Past 30 Aircraft

Air Serbia expanded its operational fleet to more than 30 aircraft with the delivery of an Airbus A320-232 at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) on June 24, 2026.

The 180-seat narrowbody aircraft, registered as YU-APV, arrived in Serbia following a repainting process in the Netherlands. According to a company press release, the addition supports the carrier’s long-term growth strategy and network expansion ahead of the peak summer travel season.

Airbus A320 specifications and deployment

Manufactured in 2008, the newly inducted A320-232 is powered by two International Aero Engines (IAE) powerplants, each producing 24,000 pounds of thrust (106.75 kN). The airframe measures 37.57 meters in length with a wingspan of 35.80 meters and a maximum operating altitude of 39,800 feet.

Air Serbia Chief Executive Officer Jiří Marek stated that the fleet development strengthens operational capabilities and ensures reliable passenger service. The airline confirmed that another Airbus A320 is expected to join the fleet shortly to provide additional flight planning flexibility.

“Investments in the fleet enable us to maintain a strong market position in the region, while ensuring a high level of efficiency and comfort in our day-to-day operations,” Marek said.

Broader fleet modernization efforts

The A320 delivery follows a series of recent capacity additions for the Serbian national carrier. In January 2026, Air Serbia completed the induction of three Embraer E195-E1 aircraft leased from Azorra, according to reporting by Aviation Week.

The airline added a fourth 118-seat Embraer E195 in February 2026. SeeNews reported that these regional jets are being deployed to increase flight frequencies and upgrade shorter regional routes that were previously operated by ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.

AirPro News analysis

We view Air Serbia’s dual-track fleet expansion as a calculated move to capture regional market share while optimizing its gauge for different route profiles. By backfilling ATR 72-600 routes with Embraer E195s, the carrier can stimulate regional demand with jet service. Simultaneously, acquiring mid-life Airbus A320-200 series aircraft like the 2008-vintage YU-APV provides a cost-effective way to deploy 180-seat capacity on high-density European trunk routes without the capital expenditure required for new-generation narrowbodies.

Sources: Air Serbia