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Air Montenegro added its third Embraer E195 aircraft (pictured) into revenue service last Friday after the Montenegrin Civil Aviation Agency issued an airworthiness certificate for the jet. It follows controversies surrounding the aircraft. “The Agency’s team made its decision professionally, independently, and in accordance with regulations, guided by the fundamental principle that safety is the absolute priority. The decision followed a comprehensive physical inspection of the aircraft, a thorough review of all documentation and compliance evidence, as well as corrective actions taken by the airline to address identified discrepancies during the inspection process”. The agency said in a statement. The aircraft’s first revenue flight was between Podgorica and Rome; however, it was delayed at Fiumicino Airport for close to five hours for the return journey.