Vista and Bombardier sign ‘Smart Parts’ services agreement

Vista said the purpose-built agreement will provide it with a comprehensive cost-per-flight hour framework.

Vista has signed a services agreement with Bombardier centred on the Canadian OEM’s Smart Parts programme.

The deal supports the majority of its Global 8000 fleet, as well as the recent order of 40 firm and 120 optional Challenger 3500 aircraft.

The new Master Services Agreement is intended to support higher aircraft availability and help to minimise any operational disruption.

“This agreement marks an important step in further enhancing the reliability and performance of the Vista fleet,” said Nick van der Meer, chief operating officer at Vista. “By leveraging this agreement, we are strengthening our ability to deliver a seamless and consistent experience to our clients around the world, ensuring that every flight meets the highest standards of quality, safety and service that our clients expect.”

Bombardier’s Smart Parts programmes provide extensive cost coverage, including component exchanges for major systems, avionics and brakes. This purpose-built agreement will provide Vista with a comprehensive cost-per-flight hour framework.

“Bombardier’s pioneering Smart Parts cost-per-flight-hour programmmes are designed to maximise flexibility, convenience and budget predictability, making it an ideal choice for our longstanding customer Vista,” added Paul Sislian, executive vice president, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Aftermarket Services. “The services and support agreement with Vista leverages our iconic Smart Parts programmes and further deepens the relationship that exists between the two companies, providing cost protection for Vista’s Challenger and Global aircraft.” 

The news comes on the back of Vista and Bombardier’s firm order and options for Challenger 3500 business jets in February and announcement earlier this month of planned upgrades of Vista’s Global 7500 fleet to Global 8000s.