- The contract is an integrated logistic support covering a full support services package for one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft
Athens, Greece. 22 December 2023 . Embraer will provide integrated logistical support services through the Follow On Support Agreement contract signed recently for the Hellenic Air Force fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The contract covers spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance, and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently in use by the Hellenic Air Force.
“The Hellenic Air Force is pleased to sign this contract with Embraer. We have been operating the aircraft since January 2000 and have counted on excellent support from Embraer when needed. With the Follow On Support Agreement, the Hellenic Air Force will raise even more the readiness and availability of its fleet”, says General Kontantinous Kleniatis, Chief of Staff of the Hellenic Air Force Support Command.
“Embraer is honored to be selected by the Hellenic Air Force for this contract, which demonstrates their trust in our platform and support. Our solution is very competitive and Hellenic Air Force’s decision for this model reinforces a worldwide trend, with customers looking for a complete logistics solution” says Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
The contract includes a dedicated parts Pool Program for Embraer’s military customers, in which inventory costs are shared between customers purchasing the service. This is a cost-effective way to assure availability for ERJ-135/145, Legacy 600/650, and the AEW&C operated by defense forces and government customers.
The program has been in operation for more than 15 years and has provided an efficient and effective service that reflects Embraer’s commitment to excellence, over the years the program has allowed for the availability of high-value resources, support, and component exchange services.
