US-Bangla Airlines and ATR sign Global Maintenance Agreement
In a move to enhance operational efficiency and ensure utmost reliability, US-Bangla Airlines, the largest private carrier in Bangladesh, and leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR have recently inked a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This strategic partnership aims to optimize maintenance costs and boost the performance of US-Bangla’s fleet of eight ATR 72-600 aircraft.
The agreement, which spans over five years, encompasses a pay-by-the-hour contract covering repair, overhaul, pooling services of Line Replaceable Units, as well as the availability and maintenance of propellers and leading edges. For US-Bangla Airlines, reliability, on-time performance, customer experience, and safety are the cornerstones of their operation.
With the airline celebrating its 9th Anniversary, this collaboration with ATR represents a pivotal step towards further enhancing their commitment to excellence.
Mohammed Abdullah Al Mamun, Managing Director of US-Bangla Airlines, expressed his confidence in this partnership and its potential to optimize their ATR fleet’s reliability while simultaneously reducing operating costs
The ultimate goal is to create a mutually beneficial relationship that sets a new benchmark in aviation
ATR’s proven track record
The ATR Global Maintenance Agreement has a sound history of over 25 years, significantly bolstering the operations of regional airlines worldwide while also driving down maintenance costs. The key to its success lies in providing improved parts availability, expert advice on maintenance practices, efficient troubleshooting, and insightful engineering analysis.