DHL has been awarded a new logistics contract by the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraftATR to manage its stock of spare parts on a global scale.
As part of the so-called ‘Fast Track’ deal, DHL will provide a complete business solution forthe logistics requirements of ATR, ensuring the worldwide distribution of spare parts via fivelogistics platforms operating on four continents. The contract also includes managing customsclearance formalities for ATR parts and equipment.
ATR said DHL’s global network allows it to further reduce delivery times of parts for theiroperators. “Fast Track” also boosts ATR’s development in emerging markets by offering their newoperators a high-quality customer service based on the management and logistical reliability ofDHL.
“Since 2005, the number of ATR operators has increased by more than 50% and we are now presentin over 90 countries. We need to support this growth with a customer service that is perfectlyadapted to the particular requirements of airlines. The signing of the “Fast Track” contract withDHL is in line with this logic of service excellence,” said Lilian Braylé, ATR SeniorVice-President Product Support and Services.
Founded in 1981, ATR has become the world leader on the market for regional aircraft with 90seats or less. Since its creation, it has sold over 1,200 aircraft with its customer basecomprising 182 operators in 90 countries and its planes totaling over 21 million flight hours.Headquartered in Toulouse, ATR is an equal partnership between two major European aeronauticsplayers, EADS and Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica Group company).
