ZAGREB (Croatia), January 12 (SeeNews) – State-controlled flag carrier Croatia Airlines [ZSE:CRAL-R-A] has joined the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) as the 54th member of the organisation, ERA said.
Croatia Airlines is the second airline to become ERA member in the past three weeks after Frnace-based APG Airlines joined the association in December, ERA said in a statement earlier this week.
ERA is the only European trade body to include the full range of companies involved in European aviation including airlines, airports, manufacturers and suppliers, and provides its members unparalleled networking opportunities through its events and industry groups throughout the year.
"I believe that Croatia Airlines, as a regional leader in South East Europe, with its 28-year long experience will contribute to the successful operation of this organisation, which promotes healthy and safe European regional aviation market", Kresimir Kucko, president and CEO of Croatia Airlines, said in the statement.
"Undoubtedly, the membership in ERA will additionally improve our international reputation and open excellent opportunities to respond to the current business challenges", Kucko added.
Starting life as Zagal (Zagreb Airlines) in 1989, Croatian Airlines has a fleet consisting of two Airbus 320, four Airbus 319 and six Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 aircraft. The airline connects Croatia directly with 35 airports in Europe, transporting nearly two million passengers annually.