Embraer names National Airways Corporation as new authorized service center
Company expands its customer support network in South Africa
São José dos Campos, December 16, 2010 – Embraer signed a five-year agreement with the aviation services provider, National Airways Corporation (NAC), in Johannesburg, South Africa, to become its Authorized Service Center (ASC) for the EMB 110 Bandeirante and the EMB 120 Brasilia. This contract formalizes the renewal of a five-year agreement with Naturelink, which was recently purchased by NAC. The new ASC will provide routine checks, as well as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for commercial aircraft.
Based in northwest Johannesburg, at the privately owned Lanseria International Airport (HLA), NAC will have access to Embraer’s structure-specific repair solutions and extended databases, and will be entitled to handle airframe and warranty issues on behalf of Embraer customers.
About National Airways Corporation
NAC was established in 1946, offering one of South Afirca’s first air charter services. Over the years, the Company has spread its wings, becoming the largest general aviation company in Africa. Offering a full range of aviation services and products to the fixed wing and helicopter markets, NAC specializes in aircraft sales and maintenance, avionics, parts, charter, flight operations and pilot training.
In 1999, Imperial Holdings, a mobility group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, purchased a 62 percent share in NAC. National Airways Corporation (Pty) Ltd. is the operating company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Airways and Finance Corporation Limited. For more information, visit www.nac.co.za.
Based in northwest Johannesburg, at the privately owned Lanseria International Airport (HLA), NAC will have access to Embraer’s structure-specific repair solutions and extended databases, and will be entitled to handle airframe and warranty issues on behalf of Embraer customers.
About National Airways Corporation
NAC was established in 1946, offering one of South Afirca’s first air charter services. Over the years, the Company has spread its wings, becoming the largest general aviation company in Africa. Offering a full range of aviation services and products to the fixed wing and helicopter markets, NAC specializes in aircraft sales and maintenance, avionics, parts, charter, flight operations and pilot training.
In 1999, Imperial Holdings, a mobility group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, purchased a 62 percent share in NAC. National Airways Corporation (Pty) Ltd. is the operating company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Airways and Finance Corporation Limited. For more information, visit www.nac.co.za.
Source: EMBRAER
