Jat Airways was the national
flag carrier and largest airline of
Serbia, and formerly
Yugoslavia. Originally founded in 1927 as
Aeroput, the airline ceased operations during
World War II. After resuming flights in 1947, the airline was renamed
JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport on 1 April 1947. The airline was renamed again in 2003. Jat Airways and their predecessors were one of the
oldest airlines still in operation. Flight operations were based at
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, and the airline operated scheduled services to 72 international destinations, outside the areas formerly part of Yugoslavia, as well as charters and
wet leases. Jat Airways was owned by the government of Serbia and had 1,250 employees.