Kunpeng Takes ERJ 190, MX Contract Signed

Embraer delivered the first of five ERJ 190 jets to China's Kunpeng Airlines Co. Ltd., in which Mesa Airlines is trying to sell its share to partner Shenzhen Airlines since the new Chinese airline no longer needs the ERJ 145s it planned to place there. Related Story Kunpeng was launched a year ago and has established more than 20 routes to date. The aircraft is configured to accommodate 98 passengers in a dual-class layout, and will enhance significantly Kunpeng's operational capability.
Embraer and Kunpeng also signed a five-year service contract known as the Embraer Collaborative Investory Parts (ECIP) covering 1,900 part numbers at seven maintenance bases covered by the program which monitors parts usage. It also replenishes stocks automatically and shortens parts delivery times. The program is designed to help carriers better manage maintenance costs.