Under this planned cooperation, Menzies Aviation will provide passenger and ramp services at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), beginning in February 2024.
Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner to airports and airlines worldwide, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air Serbia, the leading airline in the Balkan region. This MoU paves the way for a joint venture that will support Air Serbia’s ambitious growth plans. Under this planned cooperation, Menzies Aviation will provide passenger and ramp services at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), beginning in February 2024. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Serbia.
This agreement represents Menzies Aviation’s most substantial deal in Eastern Europe to date. Local teams will oversee more than 22,000 turns in the first year of operation at BEG. This joint venture aims to provide essential ground handling services to support Air Serbia’s growth and enhance the overall passenger experience. It reflects the commitment of both organizations to deliver efficient and reliable aviation services in the region.
Philipp Joeinig, CEO, Menzies Aviation said, “We are extremely excited by the opportunity to work with Air Serbia, helping the airline achieve further domestic and international growth. Strategically, as the number one service provider in the world, and number one provider in the region, this venture represents a major step for Menzies, supporting our ambitions to expand our presence in the Balkans and support emerging aviation markets. We are looking forward to delivering market leading, high quality aviation services in the Balkans with the fast-growing Air Serbia, and increasing our market share at Belgrade Airport.”
Air Serbia has been actively expanding its network, with approximately 50% market share at BEG. In 2022, the airline added 15 new destinations, and in 2023, it plans to introduce 23 additional routes, including services to the United States, China, Greece, Italy, Germany, Poland, and others. Air Serbia is also launching a new route between Belgrade and Porto in November, further enhancing its destination network.
Jiri Marek, CEO, Air Serbia said, “We are extremely pleased about the upcoming cooperation with such a renowned aviation services provider as Menzies Aviation. During this year’s summer season, Air Serbia recorded unprecedented growth, but at the same time faced certain challenges in the field of ground handling. I want to apologize once again to all passengers affected by the situation at our hub this summer. Even during the season, we reacted quickly to that situation by hiring additional personnel in record time. Now we are taking the next step because in 2024 we want to provide the best possible service for our passengers and a reliable partner for the further growth of the company.”
For Menzies Aviation, this venture represents a significant strategic step. As the leading global service provider in the aviation industry, and the top provider in the region, this partnership aligns with Menzies’ objectives to expand its presence in the Balkans and support emerging aviation markets. The goal is to deliver high-quality aviation services in the Balkans in collaboration with Air Serbia while increasing market share at Belgrade Airport.
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This partnership underscores Menzies Aviation’s global reach and expertise in providing essential services to airports and airlines and aligns with Air Serbia’s mission to expand its network and improve passenger services.
