Embraer announced a long-term agreement with the Colorful Guizhou Airlines, China for the pool program of spare parts, which will provide a comprehensive package of components to its fleet of E190 jets. This is the first contract that Embraer signs for this program for commercial aviation in China.
"As a start-up company, starting mainly by operating regional routes, we need strong and reliable manufacturer's support," said Zhai Yan, Chairman of Guizhou Industrial Investment (Group) Co., Ltd, and Chairman of Colorful Guizhou Airlines."The pool program offers us a package of materials and complete services with a predictable cost, which allows our small staff can focus on daily operations, it is important for us at this stage."
Founded in June 2015, the Colorful Guizhou Airlines is the first local airline in Guizhou Province, and also the first customer in the region of E190. The airline signed an order for up to 17 E190 (seven firm and 10 options) with Embraer, two of which have already been delivered and put into operation in December 2015.
"This agreement shows the confidence of Colorful Guizhou in customer service and support Embraer," said Johann Bordais, Vice President, Services and Support Embraer Commercial Aviation. "We have strived to offer the best services at the most reasonable rates and pool program is among the most valuable products we develop for our clients. The program will help Colorful Guizhou control costs of spare parts and services, while maintaining a profitable, low-cost operation. "
Siu Ying Yeung, COO of Embraer China, said that this partnership is a good start for the customer service team and Embraer China, stating that Chinese customers are beginning to realize the advantages of the service. "The pool concept is very popular in western countries, currently supporting more than fifty airlines around the world, and I'm sure it will achieve the same success in China, where we are increasing the base Directors of the component repair capabilities Civil aviation of China, "Siu said.
The Pool Program Embraer spare parts, which currently supports more than 50 airlines worldwide, is designed to enable customers to minimize investments in resources and costly inventory and rely on the technical expertise of Embraer and its extensive network of services for component repair providers. The results are significant savings in repair costs and inventory, reducing the space required for storage and disposal of resources needed to manage repairs, as well as ensuring performance levels.