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CommuteAir signs Part Exchange Plus Program contract with Embraer for inventory management and repair services

CommuteAir and Embraer have expanded their cooperation by entering into a contract for the Exchange Plus Program to support CommuteAir’s E-Jet fleet. Through the program, CommuteAir will be able to access tailored inventory management and repair services from Embraer’s worldwide supply chain.

“CommuteAir is excited to build on its existing partnership with Embraer for our ERJ145 aircraft to now include parts inventory and repair support for our E-Jet aircraft,” said Lon Ziegler, CommuteAir’s Vice President of Technical Operations. “Embraer will help ensure we have a ready supply of parts to support our charter operations using the 76-seat E170 aircraft.”

“We are very pleased to partner with CommuteAir to offer the Exchange Plus Program for supporting its E-Jet operation. Embraer has a long-term relationship with the company and our goal is to offer the best-in-class support that makes the difference on our customer’s operations”, said Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.

Exchange Plus Program is an integrated solution for customers seeking efficiency and cost-effective management of repairable components. With tailored inventory management and comprehensive repair services, customers can optimize their operations while minimizing downtime and associated costs. CommuteAir and Embraer have already partnered on rotable and expendable parts support for the ERJ145 fleet through the Pool and Inventory Planning programs.

About CommuteAir

CommuteAir, a United Express partner, operates over 200 daily flights using 57 Embraer ERJ145s for United Airlines, connecting communities globally. Additionally, CommuteAir offers charter services with an Embraer E170 under its own brand. Headquartered in suburban Cleveland, CommuteAir has major hubs at Houston Intercontinental and Washington Dulles airports. The company also operates maintenance hangars in Houston, Albany, N.Y., and Lincoln, Neb.

About Embraer

Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere worldwide, transporting over 150 million passengers a year.