De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced that it has signed an agreement with WestJet Encore Ltd. under the De Havilland Component Solutions Program (“DCS Program”). De Havilland Canada will manage component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft and provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically located exchange pool under the terms of the agreement.
Lisa Davis, Vice-President and General Manager, WestJet Encore said “The DCS Program offers the cost predictability that is so important in airline management, and we also look forward to benefitting from access to De Havilland Canada’s expertise in warranty administration, planning and supplier management to enhance the operations of our Dash 8-400 aircraft”.