Tue, May 06, 2008
Includes "C" Checks And Modifications Work
Bombardier Services Corporation (BSC), a subsidiary of
Bombardier Inc., announced Tuesday that SkyWest Airlines of St.
George, UT has signed a maintenance contract under which BSC will
perform "C" checks, other heavy maintenance and modifications on
the airlines’ fleet of CRJ regional jets.
The contract is for a 10-year term and applies to
SkyWest’s CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft, of which
SkyWest operates 222.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) of Atlanta, GA has also
selected BSC to perform heavy maintenance services. The ASA pricing
agreement -- terms of which were not disclosed -- applies to the
airline’s CRJ200 regional jets, of which ASA operates
110.
"We are delighted that both SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic
Southeast Airlines have entrusted us with the heavy maintenance
requirements for their CRJ aircraft," said Stephen McCoy, General
Manager, Bombardier Services Corporation. "We look forward to
working in partnership with them to ensure that we meet and exceed
their expectations for quality, cost-effectiveness and timely
maintenance."
The SkyWest maintenance will be performed at the BSC -
Bombardier Aircraft Services facility in Tucson, AZ, while the ASA
maintenance will be performed at the BSC - Bombardier Aircraft
Services facility (West Virginia Air Center) in Bridgeport, WV.
Both facilities provide all levels of aircraft maintenance, repair,
modification, as well as component repair and overhaul. Each
facility is authorized by the appropriate regulatory agencies, and
is staffed by highly trained, efficient, experienced professionals
working to ensure that every aircraft is maintained in a safe and
timely manner.
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