Airlink has entered into an agreement with Embraer for spare parts inventory support covering its fleet of 68 Embraer aircraft. The airline will be the first in Africa to implement Embraer's Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) management system, which is expected to optimise inventory levels and reduce operational costs.
Airlink has been operating Embraer aircraft since 2001, with services across Southern and East Africa, as well as to Madagascar, St Helena, and Ascension Island.
“The longstanding relationship between Embraer and Airlink has matured over time through mutual understanding and close collaboration. Today Airlink is proudly the largest operator of Embraer Regional Jet airliners on the continent, and we have clear objectives of expanding and densifying our footprint, which will require additional capacity and more aircraft,” said Rodger Foster, Airlink Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
“Impeccable product support is an imperative to continuously deliver safe and reliable service excellence, which is an Airlink mantra. We are ‘joined at the hip’ with Embraer, and this ECIP speaks volumes to mutual commitment to optimizing the operational and economic performance of our fleet,” he added.
“Embraer has a long-term relationship with Airlink, which is one of our main customers worldwide. This deal shows the airline’s trust in our support. We will work even harder to help Airlink gain efficiency and reduce inventory costs in all operations through ECIP, a program that offers the best-in-class performance customized to each inventory, while providing access to Embraer’s global logistics network,” says Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
Under ECIP, Embraer funds most of the inventory investment, reducing costs for airlines. The programme also offers fixed annual pricing for parts, enabling cost predictability at defined performance levels. The system uses data-driven processes, including weekly order recommendations based on customer usage and stock levels, supported by Embraer’s planning expertise. Airlines participating in ECIP also gain access to Embraer’s materials management expertise and global logistics network.
Airlink has entered into an agreement with Embraer for spare parts inventory support covering its fleet of 68 Embraer aircraft. The airline will be the first in Africa to implement Embraer\'s Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) management system, which is expected to optimise inventory levels and reduce operational costs.
Airlink has been operating Embraer aircraft since 2001, with services across Southern and East Africa, as well as to Madagascar, St Helena, and Ascension Island.
“The longstanding relationship between Embraer and Airlink has matured over time through mutual understanding and close collaboration. Today Airlink is proudly the largest operator of Embraer Regional Jet airliners on the continent, and we have clear objectives of expanding and densifying our footprint, which will require additional capacity and more aircraft,” said Rodger Foster, Airlink Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
“Impeccable product support is an imperative to continuously deliver safe and reliable service excellence, which is an Airlink mantra. We are ‘joined at the hip’ with Embraer, and this ECIP speaks volumes to mutual commitment to optimizing the operational and economic performance of our fleet,” he added.
“Embraer has a long-term relationship with Airlink, which is one of our main customers worldwide. This deal shows the airline’s trust in our support. We will work even harder to help Airlink gain efficiency and reduce inventory costs in all operations through ECIP, a program that offers the best-in-class performance customized to each inventory, while providing access to Embraer’s global logistics network,” says Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
Under ECIP, Embraer funds most of the inventory investment, reducing costs for airlines. The programme also offers fixed annual pricing for parts, enabling cost predictability at defined performance levels. The system uses data-driven processes, including weekly order recommendations based on customer usage and stock levels, supported by Embraer’s planning expertise. Airlines participating in ECIP also gain access to Embraer’s materials management expertise and global logistics network.
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