TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyservice Business Aviation, Canada’s leading provider of business aviation services for more than 30 years, announced today that Sky Regional Airlines Inc. has awarded the company a five-year contract to provide heavy maintenance for Sky Regional’s fleet of 25 Embraer aircrafts.
Skyservice, a leader in commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, will perform Corrosion Prevention Control Program inspections, B-checks and other modifications at its 160,000 square-foot facility in Toronto (CYYZ), involving an estimated 50,000 man hours per year. The award of this contract follows Sky Regional’s recent 10-year extension of its capacity purchase agreement with Air Canada.
“Skyservice has provided high quality line maintenance for Sky Regional since the airline’s inception in 2010,” said Marshall Myles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Skyservice. “Seven years later, we are proud to continue supporting Sky Regional’s growth through our world-class technical expertise and maintenance solutions.”
“Skyservice shares our commitment to providing the highest standards of maintenance and reliability for our fleet,” said Jon Turner, Chief Executive Officer and President, Sky Regional. “We are delighted to continue our partnership with one of Canada’s leading regional aircraft maintenance providers.”
About Skyservice
Skyservice is a dynamic Canadian aviation organization that is dedicated to the core principles of safety and service. With over 30 years of experience, Skyservice is the leader in the Canadian business aviation market. With a diverse team of aviation experts and a commitment to exceptional service and outstanding levels of safety, Skyservice has earned its world-class reputation for excellence in aviation. At each of its four FBO locations in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa, Skyservice is dedicated to a full range of business aviation services, leading the industry in each of the following core business competencies: Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Management, Charter, FBO, Aircraft Sales and HondaJet Sales. Visit www.skyservice.com today to learn more.
About Sky Regional
One of Canada's leading airlines, Sky Regional Airlines operates a fleet of Embraer 175 jet aircraft servicing domestic and trans-border flights on behalf of Air Canada under the Air Canada Express banner.
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