ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a prominent provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has signed a TrueChoice agreement with GE Aerospace covering maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its CF34-10E engines. This deal will support ACIA's plans to expand its Embraer E1 regional jet platform.
The agreement enables ACIA to source and acquire Embraer E1 jets for leasing with a reliable engine maintenance solution already secured. Mark Dunnachie, Senior Vice President Commercial at ACIA, highlighted that the E1 E-Jet platform complements the company's existing turboprop portfolio. He expressed optimism about strengthening the partnership with GE Aerospace and providing competitive leasing solutions to customers.
GE Aerospace's TrueChoice services include a broad range of maintenance and customisation options throughout the engine lifecycle. These services rely on GE's advanced data analytics and extensive experience to reduce maintenance complexities and minimise service disruptions, enhancing operational efficiency for operators.
This partnership positions ACIA to grow its regional jet fleet and offer more comprehensive, data-driven support to airline customers, expanding beyond turboprops to include the E-Jet platform. The deal reflects both companies' commitment to delivering innovative and flexible solutions in regional aircraft leasing and engine support.
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), is a prominent regional aircraft lessor headquartered in Ireland, with offices located in France, The United Kingdom and South Africa. The company was established in 2004 and manages a portfolio of nearly 70 regional passenger and freighter aircraft on lease to operators in more than 22 countries globally. Through its strategic partnerships, its provides airlines with turnkey leasing solutions from dry leasing through to charter operations.
