CommuteAir, a regional airline operating as a United Express partner, and Embraer have signed a significant maintenance contract. The new agreement marks a major development in CommuteAir's operational strategy, as it strengthens its relationship with Embraer while ensuring enhanced maintenance support for its fleet of Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
Under this new arrangement, Embraer will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services at its recently inaugurated commercial aviation facilities at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. The partnership is poised to significantly reduce aircraft downtime and boost operational efficiency for CommuteAir, which operates over 200 daily flights using 59 ERJ145s on behalf of United Airlines. Additionally, CommuteAir also offers charter services using an Embraer E170 under its own brand.
The Fort Worth facility, launched in cooperation with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas, is currently operational in an existing hangar, with construction of a second hangar due for completion in 2027. Once complete, Embraer's MRO capacity in the US is expected to grow by 53%, reinforcing its commitment to supporting customers like CommuteAir.
With headquarters in suburban Cleveland and major hubs at Houston Intercontinental and Washington Dulles, CommuteAir continues to play a vital role in United Airlines' regional network. The partnership with Embraer not only strengthens its technical support framework but also enhances its long-term ability to meet growing demand with minimal disruption.
