Emerald Airlines Signs Long-Term Global Maintenance Agreement with ATR
Dublin-based carrier ensures its ATR fleet is maintained to the highest standards
Farnborough Airshow, 20 July 2022 ā New Irish regional carrier Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional network, and the world leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Through this eightyear pay-by-the-hour contract, the airline will benefit from the repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line Replaceable Units. The contract also covers propeller availability and maintenance services for its entire fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Emitting up to 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets, the ATR 72-600 forms the backbone of Emerald Airlinesā growing fleet, which provides vital connectivity across 18 routes from Dublin and Belfast to the United Kingdom. These air links prove invaluable for local communities who can rely on a quick, modern, and responsible access to essential goods and services, economic and educational opportunities.
Commenting on the announcement, Richard Spencer, Director of Engineering and Fleet at Emerald Airlines said: āWe are very pleased to have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement with our partners at ATR. Entering into an agreement and forging a close working relationship with the aircraft manufacturer, will prove to be significantly advantageous in all aspects of our airline. We will no doubt benefit from the teamās vast experience and operational support as we continue to develop Emeraldās network. We look forward to working closely with the team at ATR.ā
āAn aircraft is only valuable when it is flying,ā said David Brigante, Senior Vice-President Customer Support and Services at ATR. āFor over 20 years, ATR has been reducing operatorsā maintenance costs and increasing time in the air through maintenance and repair. This contributes to making regional air transport ever more reliable, accessible and sustainable. We will be supporting Emerald Airlines at every step of its expansion plan, offering our expertise to ensure it can make the most of its ATR fleet.ā
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ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 160 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATRās focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.