Air Nostrum signs ABACUS contract with Fokker for Bombardier CRJ fleet

Fokker Services reported that Air Nostrum, located in Valencia Spain, has decided to enter into a 10 year ABACUS program for its fleet of CRJ200, CRJ900 and CRJ 1000 aircraft. With this program, Air Nostrum will enjoy the services provided by the ABACUS program for CRJ aircraft. Under this ABACUS program, Fokker Services will provide nose-to-tail component management for Air Nostrum’s fleet of (12) CRJ200, (9) CRJ900 and (10) CRJ1000 aircraft. The program will also cater for the 20 new CRJ1000 aircraft that will be phased in as of next year. Earlier this year Fokker Services launched the ABACUS program for CRJ. ABACUS is a well-known and proven Component Availability program, serving more than 30 operators of regional aircraft such as all Fokker types, Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft and CRJ series aircraft. The program can be tailored to meet customer requirements by combining maintenance services, inventory leases and guaranteed availability. It focuses on cost predictability and increased component reliability for more time on-wing. ABACUS members have access to extensive exchange pools located in the USA, Europe and Asia and are supported by a 24/7 staffed AOG desk.