Porter Signs Support Deal With Embraer

As it prepares for a major expansion in North America, Porter Airlines has agreed to an aircraft aftermarket support program with Embraer.

The move follows the airline’s announcement last month that it had ordered up to 80 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, including 30 firm commitments and purchase rights for another 50.

Deliveries begin in the second half of 2022, as Porter prepares to grow beyond its current regional eastern Canada- and U.S.-focused route network to include routes to the west coast, southern U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.

The agreement is effective for up to 20 years of airframe heavy maintenance checks, technical solutions and access to the Pool Program, which includes component exchanges and repair services for hundreds of items for Porter’s E2 fleet. Currently, the Pool Program supports more than 50 airlines worldwide.

Michael Deluce, President & CEO, Porter Airlines, explained: “This service agreement with Embraer is fundamental to Porter’s operational success. Embraer’s expertise and support is crucial as we start E195-E2 operations, since no one knows these planes better than the manufacturer. We also have cost certainty on important maintenance items for an extended period of time.”

Pool Program services are provided by Embraer Aircraft Customer Services in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while heavy maintenance services are performed by Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services in Nashville, Tennessee, currently the only certified E2 facility in North America.

In the coming months, Embraer is working with Porter to provide services in advance of the aircraft’s entry-into-service process, including technical training, spare parts recommendations and provisioning services.

Go to www.flyporter.com for more.