Embraer has signed a spare parts support agreement with Jazz Aviation covering the carrier’s fleet of 25 E175 jets operated under the Air Canada Express brand.
The deal makes Jazz the first Canadian airline to join Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) program, under which the Brazilian manufacturer manages parts planning and covers much of the inventory investment required by operators.
Rather than purchasing and storing a larger volume of spare components, airlines enrolled in the program rely on Embraer to forecast demand, manage stock levels and recommend weekly orders based on aircraft utilization.
The agreement applies only to Jazz’s E175 fleet, which operates regional routes across North America for Air Canada.
Jazz also operates 29 Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft and 35 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops, all flying under the Air Canada Express network. The aircraft are owned by Air Canada.
The contract was announced during MRO Americas in Orlando and comes as Embraer expands its aftermarket services business, an area that has become increasingly important for aircraft manufacturers seeking recurring revenue beyond aircraft sales.
Embraer has expanded its services business in recent years through maintenance partnerships, pool programs and logistics support aimed at E-Jet operators worldwide.
