Embraer has signed a Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) agreement with Jazz Aviation for its fleet of 25 E175 jets, marking the Brazilian manufacturer’s first such deal in Canada. The pact, announced April 22, 2026, at MRO Americas in Orlando, positions Jazz as the initial Canadian adopter of the program.
Under ECIP, Embraer manages spare parts forecasting, stock levels, and weekly orders based on aircraft utilization data, while covering most inventory investment costs. This setup minimizes operators’ upfront capital outlay and storage needs.
Jazz operates these regional jets on North American routes for Air Canada Express, the brand for Air Canada’s regional services. The airline, a Chorus Aviation subsidiary, holds exclusive rights for Air Canada’s 70+ seat regional capacity through 2025 under a revised capacity purchase agreement.
The deal enhances fleet reliability by reducing aircraft-on-ground events through data-driven materials management. For Embraer, it bolsters recurring services revenue and deepens North American market penetration amid growing E-Jets demand.
Jazz’s integration of the 25 E175s into its covered fleet supports long-term operational stability, with fixed fees rising under the CPA through 2035.