CommuteAir signs Exchange Plus Programme contract with Embraer

CommuteAir and Embraer have deepened their partnership by signing a contract for the Exchange Plus Programme to support CommuteAir's E-Jet fleet. This agreement allows the carrier to benefit from customised inventory management and repair services through Embraer's global supply chain.

The Exchange Plus Programme is an integrated solution designed for customers seeking efficiency and cost-effective management of repairable components. With bespoke inventory management and comprehensive repair services, the programme enables customers to optimise operations, minimise downtime, and reduce associated costs.

“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.”

CommuteAir and Embraer have previously collaborated on rotable and expendable parts support for the ERJ145 fleet through the pool and inventory planning programmes. As a United Express partner, CommuteAir operates over 200 daily flights with 57 Embraer ERJ145s for United Airlines, connecting communities globally. The airline also offers charter services with an Embraer E170 under its own brand.

Headquartered in suburban Cleveland, the airline maintains major hubs at Houston Intercontinental and Washington Dulles airports and operates maintenance hangars in Houston, Albany, N.Y., and Lincoln, Neb.