FlyBosnia signs deal for three A319s
The Sarajevo-based start-up FlyBosnia has signed a Letter of Intent for the acquisition of an additional three Airbus A319 aircraft, which will bring its fleet size to a total of four. The Saudi-backed carrier noted the jets will be gradually delivered "over the coming quarters". The company said, "These aircraft will enable FlyBosnia to progressively expand its destination network as it builds up to a planned eight-member fleet by 2023". The airline currently operates a sixteen-year-old Airbus A319 jet from AerCap, which has so far been utilised on a number of special charters, prior to the carrier launching commercial flights this summer. FlyBosnia intends on becoming the national carrier of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Commenting on the airline's plans, CEO Chris Gabriel said, "We have made significant progress in confirming airport slots in preparation for the upcoming launch of scheduled flights, and are also working to confirm select charter flights from the numerous charter requests we have received to date". He added, "We are currently recruiting additional crew and ramping up training to ensure we deliver on our promise to connect Bosnia and Herzegovina with select destinations in Europe and the Middle East via direct flights. From the time of booking your travel to the moment you return home, it is our mission to make your travel experience unforgettable".
FlyBosnia recently partnered up with the Italian charter service provider SoleAir in order to operate charter flights from Mostar catering for pilgrims visiting the Medjugorje sight. The airline has also noted its first aircraft will be used to focus on Europe, with its initial destinations being London and Frankfurt, while it plans to serve Riyadh, Jeddah and Bahrain in the Middle East. "As we take on more capacity, we will be expanding in Europe to cities like Rome, Paris and potentially Moscow. In the Middle East, we will probably look at Kuwait and Beirut. So we will selectively expand where we know there is demand. and we will serve our customers both here and overseas", the company said.
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