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Embraer and Jazz Ink Contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning for E-Jets operating in Canada
April 22, 2026
The agreement will provide support for 25 E-Jets flying on behalf of Air Canada Express
Orlando, April 22, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3), a global aerospace industry leader, and Jazz Aviation LP (‘Jazz’), the largest regional airline in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada Express, today announced a spare parts inventory support agreement for all the E-Jets in the airline’s fleet. Jazz currently operates 25 E-175 jets and will be the first customer of the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) program in Canada. ECIP is Embraer’s collaborative, data driven inventory planning program, in which Embraer covers most of the spare parts investment and manages materials to help reduce airline downtime.
“The new contract shows the fast pace at which Embraer Services & Support is growing in North America, home of the world’s largest E‑Jets footprint. We look forward to supporting Jazz, our first customer in Canada, and helping them reduce downtime and strengthen their performance,” says Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
“This agreement with Embraer represents another important step in strengthening the reliability and efficiency of our E-Jets operations across North America,” said Doug Clarke, President, Jazz. “By participating in the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning program, we’re leveraging Embraer’s global materials expertise to reduce downtime and support consistent, high-quality service for our Air Canada Express passengers.”
ECIP offers several advantages to customers. First, most of the inventory investment is covered by Embraer, substantially reducing it from airlines significantly. Also, fixed yearly pricing for each part allows customers to balance costs more precisely and increase inventory efficiency with predefined lead time attached to guaranteed performance levels by Embraer Services & Support. Moreover, the operation is data-driven, with a weekly ordering recommendation based on customer usage and stock level data, created using advanced software and Embraer’s planning expertise shared collaboratively. Finally, all airlines participating in ECIP benefit from Embraer’s materials management expertise and a global logistics network with best-in-class performance.
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About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz is the largest regional airline in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada Express service to approximately 70 destinations across North America. Jazz received the following awards in 2025: recognition as Canada's Safest Employer in the Public Transportation category, a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer, one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, and one of Atlantic Canada's and Nova Scotia's Top Employers. Jazz has previously been honoured with an Indigenous Reconciliation award from the Government of Canada for outstanding commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. These achievements, along with Jazz's proven track record of industry leadership and exceptional customer service, create and deliver value to stakeholders. Jazz is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR). Flyjazz.com
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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