AAR Aircraft Component Services and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR have signed a multi-year agreement under which AAR will repair and overhaul rotable components for ATR regional turboprop aircraft.
The component support agreement will enable ATR to offer cost-effective, reliable and responsive rotable component repair and overhaul support to operators of ATR 72 and 42 regional turboprops. The programme is designed to help ATR provide its customers with cost-effective and timely component support, according to AAR.
“We look forward to building our relationship with ATR as they expand their worldwide fleet of ATR 72 and 42 aircraft,” says Rob Bruinsma, general manager of AAR Aircraft Component Services. “AAR’s internal capabilities will integrate seamlessly with the services offered by ATR to minimise aircraft downtime and lower operating costs.”
Maintenance and support requirements for regional aircraft are expected to increase significantly as the worldwide fleet continues to grow and mature. AAR is well positioned to meet these requirements with a broad range of services, including parts supply, logistics, component repair, airframe maintenance and landing gear overhauls — offered both as standalone services and integrated as complete nose-to-tail support programmes.
Source: Flight Daily News
