ExpressJet Airlines has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide repair and inventory support for the air management system on its fleet of Embraer 135/145 regional jet aircraft. This is a 12-year agreement in which Hamilton Sundstrand will provide support for the current ExpressJet fleet of 223 aircraft, and up to 274 aircraft by mid-2006.

According to Dave Stone, Hamilton Sundstrand customer support manager for regional airlines, the company is delighted to have this contract with ExpressJet. "ExpressJet is an exceptional partner for a long-term, comprehensive package for our air management system support," he said.

ExpressJet's Jay Perez, senior director-material, noted, "This service program will provide ExpressJet several advantages, including high parts availability and improved on-wing reliability at a fixed hourly rate. With this innovative program, Hamilton Sundstrand has the logistics in place to manage all spares inventory needs with no operational impact to our fleet."

Hamilton Sundstrand has provided its airline customers worldwide a Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange (CARE) program that offers repair and inventory support. Hamilton Sundstrand's service program has been in place for more than five years.

"This particular CARE agreement represents a significant milestone for Hamilton Sundstrand and adds to our momentum in the regional airline market," said Tim Davis, Hamilton Sundstrand director of regional airline marketing. "The program is well suited to today's regional airline because it provides long-term financial benefits combined with a strong operational commitment."

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