Embraer confirms another E-Jet for Japan's Fuji Dream Airlines
This second EMBRAER 175 is the fifth E-Jet in the airline’s all-Embraer fleet
São José dos Campos, October 22, 2010 – Embraer has signed a contract with Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) of Japan for the sale of an EMBRAER 175, which is the fifth E-Jet in the airline’s fleet. The new aircraft will be configured in a single class with 84 seats. The order also includes an option for one additional aircraft of the same model and marks the quick expansion of FDA’s fleet in a highly competitive market like Japan’s. This deal is already included in Embraer’s firm order backlog for the third quarter of 2010, as “Undisclosed” customer.
As a start-up airline in Japan in 2007, FDA chose to purchase two EMBRAER 170s as its debut aircraft. The first was delivered in February 2009. In June, the airline decided to increase the fleet and ordered one EMBRAER 175, which joined the two original EMBRAER 170s in early 2010. With this agreement, FDA will end 2010 with a total of five E-Jets (three EMBRAER 170s – one pre-owned and bought this year – and two EMBRAER 175s).
FDA is the only airline in Japan with an all-Embraer E-Jets fleet. The company is part of the Suzuyo Group, which owns a full-flight simulator to provide pilot and fleet engineering training for its staff. FDA has also signed a ten-year Pool Flight Hour program contract with Embraer to manage and facilitate all necessary spare parts for its E-Jets. The program gives airlines the opportunity to reduce their cost exposure related to parts inventory and storage facilities, therefore increasing their capacity to budget costs.
About Fuji Dream Airlines and Suzuyo Group
Suzuyo started its business in 1801, at the port of Shimizu, located in central Japan. The company has expanded its enterprise by adapting to changing times and now has over 130 affiliated companies. The Group’s activities include a logistics network covering Japan, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, energy trading and sales, food products, and construction building maintenance, as well as Information Technology (IT), regional development, personnel and other services.
As a corporate citizen, the Suzuyo Group is also involved in social activities and provides support for education, culture, and well-being, including managing a science and technology university and sponsoring Japan’s Shimizu S-Pulse professional soccer team.
Fuji Dream Airlines was incorporated in June 2008 to be the Group’s air transportation arm. By entering the airline business and building on the convenience of Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, Suzuyo contributes to Shizuoka’s economic development.
As a start-up airline in Japan in 2007, FDA chose to purchase two EMBRAER 170s as its debut aircraft. The first was delivered in February 2009. In June, the airline decided to increase the fleet and ordered one EMBRAER 175, which joined the two original EMBRAER 170s in early 2010. With this agreement, FDA will end 2010 with a total of five E-Jets (three EMBRAER 170s – one pre-owned and bought this year – and two EMBRAER 175s).
FDA is the only airline in Japan with an all-Embraer E-Jets fleet. The company is part of the Suzuyo Group, which owns a full-flight simulator to provide pilot and fleet engineering training for its staff. FDA has also signed a ten-year Pool Flight Hour program contract with Embraer to manage and facilitate all necessary spare parts for its E-Jets. The program gives airlines the opportunity to reduce their cost exposure related to parts inventory and storage facilities, therefore increasing their capacity to budget costs.
About Fuji Dream Airlines and Suzuyo Group
Suzuyo started its business in 1801, at the port of Shimizu, located in central Japan. The company has expanded its enterprise by adapting to changing times and now has over 130 affiliated companies. The Group’s activities include a logistics network covering Japan, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, energy trading and sales, food products, and construction building maintenance, as well as Information Technology (IT), regional development, personnel and other services.
As a corporate citizen, the Suzuyo Group is also involved in social activities and provides support for education, culture, and well-being, including managing a science and technology university and sponsoring Japan’s Shimizu S-Pulse professional soccer team.
Fuji Dream Airlines was incorporated in June 2008 to be the Group’s air transportation arm. By entering the airline business and building on the convenience of Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, Suzuyo contributes to Shizuoka’s economic development.
Source: EMBRAER
