It\u2019s been tough in recent years for small cities across the U.S. and the globe. Major commercial airlines \u2013 eyeballing their revenue numbers \u2013 have slashed many mainline jet flights from these smaller markets or even pulled out entirely. They\u2019ve asked themselves: \u201cWhy should we fly a 160- or 180-seat jet into a city where we could take that same aircraft, put it on another route with more passengers and make more money?\u201d<\/p>\n
Of course, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program, surfacing after the Airline Deregulation Act (ADA) of 1978, helps assure that a minimum air service level is maintained in certain less populous cities; government subsidies are provided for a few small-plane flights. Yet, for communities, it\u2019s not a panacea. Compared with pre-pandemic levels, many of these small cities have far fewer flights and, in some cases, airlines have \u201cflown away entirely\u201d \u2013 thus lessening competition.<\/p>\n
High-quality regional airlines often have stepped in to fill many of the service gaps with regional jets or turboprops…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
One positive development, though, is that high-quality regional airlines often have stepped in to fill many of the service gaps with regional jets or turboprops. \u201cThat\u2019s vital as the flow of people and cargo to major U.S. hub airports, and other points beyond supports local, regional, national, and global economies,\u201d says Stanley Kowlessar, General Manager of Thrust Tech Accessories (TTA), an FAA 145 and EASA Certified repair station provider of MRO services in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.<\/p>\n
In 2022, though, regional carriers have faced major challenges \u2013 everything from shortages of qualified pilots to continuing supply chain issues. \u201cFrom an MRO perspective, we strive daily to assist our regional airline customers keep their turboprops and regional jets in tip-top condition,\u201d Kowlessar emphasizes. \u201cAs a result, these planes remain in the air, providing revenue for regional airlines and flight connectivity for their passengers.\u201d<\/p>\n
With more than three decades of MRO experience and five years under new ownership\/management, TTA provides overhaul, repair, and functional testing capabilities for various regional aircraft platforms \u2013 from Embraer\u2019s ERJ 145s (and up) to Bombardier\u2019s CRJ 200s and others. What\u2019s the most widely used aircraft on regional U.S. air routes? That\u2019s considered to be the Embraer E175. Seating anywhere from 76 to 88 passengers, varying by airline, it\u2019s typically operated on short- to medium-distance flights.<\/p>\n
TTA offers our regional airline clients with such cost-effective MRO services as hydraulic pumps, PDUs, stab actuators, and more…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Whatever the aircraft platform, though, \u201cwe offer our regional airline clients with such MRO services as cost-effective hydraulic pumps, pump and motor packages, pneumatic valves, PDUs, stab actuators, generators, and more,\u201d says Kowlessar. \u201cIn most cases, despite the aviation industry-wide supply chain issues, we\u2019ve also performed required MRO work for our regional airline clients in a timely manner, thanks to the strength of TTA\u2019s in-house parts availability.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the past three years, TTA has invested in its business by sizably expanding its parts inventory. \u201cThat business tactic has allowed us to respond more quickly to client needs, help \u00a0our valued regional airline customers keep their planes in the air, and take on new customers at the same time,\u201d Kowlessar notes.<\/p>\n
In addition, based on TTA\u2019s decades of experience on various aircraft platforms, its skilled technicians will properly evaluate high-cost or frequent replacement items when these units come in for service, he says. \u201cWe often can suggest cost-effective options to keep these components from going to \u2018Beyond Economical Repair\u2019 (BER), which helps our regional airline customers maintain their fleet at a reasonable cost.\u201d That too can avoid delays in aircraft returning to service.<\/p>\n
Keeping regional aircraft in prime operating condition is critical for the airlines, their customers, and the smaller cities they serve…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For passengers, there\u2019s one obvious perk of reliable regional airline service. \u201cIf a flight from a small city to a hub airport is canceled, people preparing for an important business trip or vacation may find themselves required to drive hours to the nearest major airport to catch another flight out,\u201d says Kowlessar. \u201cNo one wants the stress that comes with that dilemma.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, keeping regional aircraft in prime operating condition is critical for both regional airlines, their customers, and smaller cities that they serve. To find out more about how TTA\u2019s MRO services could add value to your business\u2019 bottom line, check out our website at www.thrusttech.com.<\/p>\n
About Thrust Tech Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n
Thrust Tech Accessories, based near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) supports a number of regional airlines across the U.S., along with overseas air carriers and rotorcraft operators in numerous countries around the globe. It also supports corporate and private aircraft owners and operators. To find out more about TTA\u2019s wide-ranging capabilities to support an aircraft or fleet and to obtain competitive program bids, contact TTAsales@TrustTech.com or call 954-984-0450.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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