JOHANNESBURG - Bombardier Aerospace has launched a new regional support office (RSO) and parts depot in Johannesburg, South Africa. The office and depot intents to cover support for Bombardier business and commercial aircraft customers in Africa. 

The 200 square meter support office and depot will be located and in agreement with ExecuJet South Africa's facility at the Lanseria Airport. Noting ExecuJet South Africa is a Bombardier's Business Aircraft Authorized Service Facility (ASF), while the Bombardier facility will be maintained by the aircraft maker's own staff.

More than 240 Bombardier business and commercial jets are based in Africa.

Eric Martel, president, customer services & specialized and amphibious aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace, said: "As the operator base grows within Africa, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest-quality service that we have in place worldwide.

"We recognize how critical it is for customers to have support and parts available in their own region. This is yet another important change we have implemented to foster continuing success for the growing number of Bombardier aircraft operators."


Bombardier operates regional support office in Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and most recently, in South Africa.

Bombardier also operates two parts distribution hubs in Chicago, Illinois and Frankfurt, Germany and nine parts depots in UK, Dubai, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia and South Africa.