Focus Is On Reducing Costs With Innovative Technologies

Embraer is holding the ninth Maintenance Cost Workshop (MCW) this week in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The event, which is targeted to those who already operate or have ordered Embraer jets, focuses on reducing maintenance costs and stimulates the exchange of ideas among operators, suppliers, service centers, and Embraer.

“We welcome all of the participants who are contributing to this forum,” said Maurício Aveiro, Embraer Vice President, Customer Support and Services – Airline Market. “MCW motivates an open discussion regarding the best maintenance practices, in order to improve Embraer commercial jet operations. This year, our meeting will emphasize cost management.”

This year’s MCW will be attended by 26 customers and operators. October 25 was Welcome Day for the clients of Embraer’s E-Jets family, comprised of four commercial jets with 70 to 122 seats. More than 600 E-Jets have been delivered since March 2004. Panel discussions and working groups will be held on Monday and Tuesday, where all participants will share maintenance cost reduction opportunities and operational experiences.

A special conference for the E-Jets and ERJ 145 families will take place on October 28, focusing on innovation, new technologies, and software for reducing maintenance outlays.

ERJ 145

Simultaneously, the company will hold the first Airline Market Embraer Authorized Service Center Forum, which is an opportunity to discuss with these accredited facilities how to improve customer support. The ERJ 145 family conference Thursday and Friday will cover the same agenda as the E-Jets two-day event.

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