Embraer 與 Republic Airways 延長合作　為美國超過240架E-Jet提供長期維修支持

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巴西航太製造商 Embraer 宣布，已與美國共和航空（Republic Airways）簽署長期維修服務延展協議，將持續為其超過240架 E170 與 E175 機隊提供重型維修與零件支援。這項協議將於田納西州納許維爾的 Embraer 維修中心執行，該基地自2011年起便是Republic E-Jet 機隊主要的維修據點。

Embraer 全球維修副總裁 Frank Stevens 表示，這項合作代表雙方在安全與品質上的共同承諾，也象徵 Embraer 在北美市場穩定的後勤支持能力。「我們將持續確保 Republic Airways 以及所有客戶在美國的航班運作安全與高效。」

根據官方數據，Republic Airways 已在 Embraer 納許維爾維修設施完成超過650次重型維修任務、累積超過330萬工時。新的延展協議將再增加225次維修任務，並為共和航空專屬預留三個維修機棚，以確保維修進度與彈性。

Republic Airways 成立於1974年，擁有超過240架 Embraer E-Jet 機隊，為美國、加拿大及中美洲地區提供近千班每日航班，並以 American Eagle、Delta Connection 與 United Express 品牌運營。此次延展協議，代表 Embraer 與美國區域航空產業合作關係更趨緊密，也顯示出區域航空維修（MRO）業務在航太供應鏈中扮演的重要角色。

🔍 三大觀察重點

1️⃣ 強化維修自主能力是航太長期競爭關鍵

Embraer 以 MRO 為核心策略，展現維修與零件本地化的重要性，台灣若欲發展航太產業鏈，應積極建立自主維修能量。

2️⃣ 長期合作比一次採購更具戰略價值

Republic 與 Embraer 的關係證明「維修協議」遠勝「單一採購」；對台灣來說，未來與外國航太廠合作時，可透過長期合約建立信任與技術轉移。

3️⃣ 區域航空市場仍具潛力與示範意義

E-Jet 作為支線航空主力平台，持續擴展維修服務顯示中短程航線仍具發展空間，對台灣島內航線與亞洲區域航空均具參考價值。

Embraer and Republic Airways Extend Long-Term Partnership for E-Jet Maintenance in the U.S.

Embraer has signed a long-term maintenance extension agreement with Republic Airways to support its fleet of over 240 E170 and E175 jets. The work will continue at Embraer’s Services & Support facility in Nashville, where Republic has conducted heavy maintenance on its E-Jets since 2011.

“This renewed agreement strengthens our long-standing partnership and reinforces our commitment to high-quality, safety-driven maintenance services,” said Frank Stevens, Vice President of MRO Services at Embraer Services & Support.

Republic Airways has already completed more than 650 heavy maintenance visits and over 3.3 million labor hours at Embraer’s Nashville facility. The new agreement will cover an additional 225 heavy maintenance visits and secure three dedicated maintenance bays, ensuring continuous capacity and scheduling flexibility.

Founded in 1974, Republic Airways operates over 240 Embraer E-Jets, serving nearly 1,000 daily flights across the U.S., Canada, and Central America under the brands American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.

This renewed collaboration underscores the growing importance of MRO operations within the aerospace supply chain and highlights Embraer’s position as a key player in ensuring reliability and efficiency across regional aviation.

🔍 Three Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Maintenance self-reliance drives aerospace competitiveness

Embraer’s MRO-centered strategy showcases the importance of local technical capability — a lesson for Taiwan’s aerospace sector to enhance its domestic service base.

2️⃣ Long-term cooperation builds stronger industry trust

The Embraer–Republic model proves that sustainable partnerships yield greater value than one-time procurement. Taiwan should pursue long-term agreements with foreign manufacturers for deeper tech transfer.

3️⃣ Regional aviation remains strategically vital

E-Jets’ sustained presence and support network demonstrate that regional routes remain essential, offering insights for Taiwan’s domestic and intra-Asia market development.