North Cariboo Air's Q400s Join Bombardier's Smart Parts Program

Western Canada's North Cariboo Air, which recently took delivery of its first Q400 turboprop, has enrolled the aircraft in Bombardier's Smart Parts program.

Two additional Q400 aircraft, scheduled to be delivered this year, will also be covered by the program.

North Cariboo Air, which already operates a variety of Bombardier aircraft, is now growing with the addition of Q400 turboprops to its fleet.

"As a small operator, the Smart Parts program for Q400 aircraft was determined to be the best fit for our organization," said Dave Williamson, Director of Maintenance, North Cariboo Air. "The program provided us with reduced start-up costs while ensuring a high confidence level in our Q400 operation knowing that we will be supported by the aircraft OEM."

Since Bombardier launched the Smart Parts program for Q400 aircraft in 2008, it has attracted a growing number of airlines worldwide, including Canada's Jazz Aviation, India's SpiceJet, Japan Air Commuter of Japan, Luxembourg's Luxair, Republic Airlines in the United States and Poland's Eurolot.

With North Cariboo Air's three aircraft, the Smart Parts program for Q400 aircraft has now grown to support 100 aircraft.