Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, operating domestic and regional routes for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), signed an exclusive six-year Global Maintenance Agreement with ATR for five ATR 72-600 aircraft. Flybe’s first brand new ATR entered service last month. The airline will incorporate four other new 70-seat ATR 72-600s into the SAS network between 2016 and 2017.
Under the contract, ATR will provide Flybe with a comprehensive technical support of its ATR 72-600 aircraft. The spectrum of services covers a complete management of spare parts inventory on lease at airline’s premises, propellers maintenance and availability, repair and overhaul of LRUs (Line Replaceable Units), including landing gear and fuel nozzles. The airline will benefit from a quick access to a comprehensive pool supply offering up-front exchanges and timely spares availability. ATR will ensure continued on time delivery of all spare parts directly to Flybe’s main base.
The Global Maintenance agreement will help Flybe ease maintenance costs and tasks, while providing accurate timely service and the expertise and knowledge from the aircraft manufacturer.
“The Global Maintenance agreement will help Flybe ease maintenance costs and tasks, while providing accurate timely service as well as the expertise and knowledge direct from ATR. We are delighted to be extending our partnership so early into the relationship, and it bodes well for a positive future together,” said Luke Farajallah, Flybe Chief Operations Officer.
“We thank Flybe for the trust they have placed in ATR, and we are fully committed in providing our expert support to ensure operational performance of Flybe’s ATR 72-600 aircraft,” shared Tom Anderson, Senior Vice President Commercial and Customer Support of ATR. “It clearly demonstrates that ATR is able to offer the highest level of service and reliability at best possible cost.”