Ova inicijativa predstavlja korak ka smanjenju karbonskog otiska jer Er Srbija kontinuirano teži društveno odgovornom represents a step towards reducing the airline’s carbon footprint, with Air Serbia continuously striving to conduct socially responsible poslovanju This initiative
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The Serbian national airline and British company Menzies Aviation conducted the aircraft turnaround using vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at Belgrade Airport last month, for the first time in the region
THE FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC ROTA- TIONS were performed on the Air Serbia Airbus A319 aircraft, YU- APL, which departed from Bel- grade to Podgorica, and on the YU-APF, which departed from Bel- grade bound for Tivat. Menzies Aviation, which took over ground handling services for Air Serbia fli- ghts at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Air- port from company Belgrade Ai- rport on 5 th March, has a large number of electric vehicles in its fleet. The use of these specialised vehicles for aircraft pushback, ba- ggage transport, and other needs will help reduce the carbon foot- print in domestic aviation. “We are extremely pleased with the successful implemen- tation of the first all-electric tur- naround at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, achieved in collaboration with Menzies Aviation. This initiati- ve represents a step towards redu-
cing our carbon footprint. Air Ser- bia continuously strives for socially responsible business practices, and this milestone confirms our dedication in that regard. We look forward to future cooperation and, together with Menzies, will strive to have a positive impact on the enti- re community,” said Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek. Air Serbia and Menzies Aviati- on signed a Memorandum of Un- derstanding in October 2023. This initiated a change in the ground handling operator at Belgrade Ni- kola Tesla Airport aimed at enhan- cing the Serbian national airline’s level of service, as well as provi- ding a better passenger experien- ce. Menzies Aviation, as a leading global provider, now takes care of aircraft handling services, passen- ger and baggage check-in at the airport in Belgrade, as well as boar- ding for Air Serbia flights.
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