SIA ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED "The appointment of SIAEP as an authorized E-Jets service center in the region is a result of our commitment to enhance our services and support solutions to E-Jets operators in Asia Pacific," said Mr Johann Bordais, President & CEO, Embraer Services & Support. "SIAEP has demonstrated their capability and expertise in aircraft maintenance. Given their experience, we believe that E-Jets operators will see value in their proposition."
SIAEC's Executive Vice President Operations, Mr Ivan Neo said: "SIAEP's appointment as Embraer's authorized service center will strengthen its position and enhance its capabilities as the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center focusing on aircraft in the region. This is part of SIAEC Group's strategy to increase our overall capabilities, which will expand our customer base and offer competitive solutions to E-Jets operators in Asia Pacific."
Mr Mervyn Sirisena, Chairman of SIAEP, said: "SIAEP is pleased to be working with Embraer, a world-leading manufacturer of commercial jets. As Embraer's authorized service center for the E-Jets in Asia Pacific, SIAEP is well-positioned to serve airlines and operators in the region with its capabilities and service offerings, which are augmented by SIAEC's wide experience in handling the latest-generation aircraft for leading airlines around the world."
Embraer has a global fleet of 1,200 E-Jets, operated by 80 airlines in 60 countries. There are around 150 E-Jets operating in Asia Pacific and China. This excludes the number of E-Jets on backlog.
Based in Clark, The Philippines, SIAEP is a joint venture between SIAEC and Cebu Air, Inc.
About EmbraerEmbraer is a global company headquartered in Brazil with businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defense & security. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing customer support and services.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Embraer Commercial Aviation has a network of nine owned and authorized E-Jets service centers globally.
About SIA Engineering CompanySIAEC is a major provider of aircraft MRO services in Asia-Pacific. SIAEC has a client base of more than 80 international carriers and aerospace equipment manufacturers. It provides line maintenance services at 37 airports in 8 countries, as well as airframe and component services on some of the most advanced and widely used commercial aircraft in the world. Apart from MRO services, SIAEC also offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of solutions under its fleet management services.
The 25 ventures with OEMs and strategic partners in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, United States and Vietnam increase the depth and breadth of the Company's service offerings. SIAEC has approvals from 27 national aviation regulatory authorities to provide MRO services for aircraft registered in the U.S., Europe, China and other countries.
About SIA Engineering (Philippines) CorporationSIAEP is a joint venture between SIAEC and Cebu Air, Inc. Located in Clark, The Philippines, SIAEP currently has three hangars and provides heavy maintenance aircraft checks, including backshop support and line maintenance services. Since its incorporation in 2008, it has performed more than 200 heavy maintenance checks for A320 aircraft. SIAEP has approvals from 15 national aviation regulatory authorities including FAA, EASA, CAAS and CASA among others, and 2 training organization approvals including EASA.
For more information, please contact: Ms Nilma Missir-Boissac Senior Communications Manager Embraer Asia PacificTel: (65) 63059955 / (65) 90128428
E-mail: nilma.boissac@sin.embraer.com
Mr Chia Peck YongSenior Manager Risk Management & Public Affairs SIA Engineering Company Limited
Tel: (65) 6549 2390
E-mail: peckyong_chia@singaporeair.com.sg
Mr Abu Bakar Bin Kunji MohamedGeneral Manager
SIA Engineering (Philippines) Corporation Tel: (63) 45 499 8862
E-mail: abubakar@siaep.com
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