21 Aug 2003
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has built upon its success in negotiating the recent long-term lease of the final four Avro RJ regional jetliners to Finnish airline, Air Botnia, by announcing today the completion of a new JetSpares support contract with the airline.
The deal provides spare parts support for the four new aircraft as well as the existing fleet of five Avro RJ85s.
Alan Fraser, Managing Director of BAE Systems Regional Aircraft commented, The completion of this JetSpares support contract at the same time as the long term lease of these aircraft to Air Botnia, highlights the value of having an integrated value-added approach to our customers. Air Botnia is a great customer and we are delighted to be able to help and support them in their expansion programme.
JetSpares is an individually customised support programme, designed to allow an airline to concentrate on its operations while BAE Systems takes care of spares inventory, logistics and repairs. There are over 100 BAe 146/Avro RJs in the JetSpares programme with the priority of keeping the airlines business running smoothly by providing a first-class spares support service and fixed monthly costs.
About BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft:
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is responsible for Customer Support, Engineering and Asset Management activities covering a world-wide base of 160 customers operating over 1,100 aircraft in addition to managing a trading and leasing portfolio of some 350 aircraft.
About BAE SYSTEMS:
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufacturers and supports military aircraft, surface ships, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems. BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
