The contract also covers propeller availability and maintenance services for its entire fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft.
New Irish regional carrier, the licensed operator of the Aer Lingus Regional network, recently signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with regional aircraft manufacturer ATR. Through this eight-year pay-by-the-hour contract, Emerald Airlines will benefit from the repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line Replaceable Units. The agreement also covers the availability and supply of propeller and maintenance services for its entire fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Richard Spencer, Director of Engineering and Fleet at Emerald Airlines said, “We are very pleased to have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement with our partners at ATR. Entering into an agreement and forging a close working relationship with the aircraft manufacturer will prove to be significantly advantageous in all aspects of our airline. We will no doubt benefit from the team’s vast experience and operational support as we continue to develop Emerald’s network. We look forward to working closely with the team at ATR.”
Emerald Airlines provides vital connectivity across 18 routes from Dublin and Belfast to the United Kingdom. These air links prove convenient for local communities who can rely on quick access to essential goods and services, economic and educational opportunities across Europe.
David Brigante, Senior Vice-President, Customer Support and Services at ATR said, “An aircraft is only valuable when it is flying. For over 20 years, ATR has been reducing operators’ maintenance costs and increasing time in the air through maintenance and repair. This contributes to making regional air transport ever more reliable, accessible and sustainable. We will be supporting Emerald Airlines at every step of its expansion plan, offering our expertise to ensure it can make the most of its ATR fleet.”
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ATR is a regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72 aircraft, the best-selling aircraft in the less than 90-seat market segment. The company with over 1,400 employees in 2019 had a turnover of US$1.6 billion. Due to the efficiency of turboprop technology and the benefits of the company’s continuous innovation, ATR aircraft open more than 100 new routes every year and burn up to 40% less fuel and emit up to 40% less CO2 than regional jets. ATR aircraft have been chosen by some 200 companies in 100 countries around the world. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.
