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Embraer spreads

its wings globally

Huma Siddique

mbraer, a prominent player in the civil avia- predecessors. The first-generation E-Jets continue
tion industry, is making significant strides in to operate with over 80 airlines across 50 countries
shaping the aviation landscape, particularly in worldwide.
E India, South Asia, and worldwide. The President
& CEO, Francisco GomesNeto, recognizes India’s ambi- Its commitment to innovation is evident, with approxi-
tious efforts to develop its airports into aviation hubs mately 50 per cent of its revenue in 2022 stemming from
and enhance regional connectivity. Embraer’s aircraft innovations developed in the last five years. This dedi-
have played a pivotal role in making this vision a real- cation to progress extends to Korea, where theE190-E2
ity, with airlines worldwide operating their E-Jets. In showcased its capabilities in supporting intra-country
an earlier interview he acknowledged India’s drive to connectivity. With its impressive short runway perfor-
transform its airports into aviation hubs and enhance mance, it can access airports with limited infrastructure.
regional connectivity. And noted that Embraer’s aircraft
are specialists in unlocking the potential of regional According to reports its collaborations in Korea include
connectivity, evident from airlines worldwide operating Memoranda of Understanding with aerospace compa-
the E-Jets. nies like ASTG and EMK, focusing on supplying parts
for the Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft.Additionally,
Its Jets E2 family, including the E190-E2 and E195- Embraer is working with Aerodata AG to convert the
E2, received Type Certification from the Civil Praetor 600 into a Flight Inspection Aircraft for South
Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). This mile- Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
stone coincided with SKS Airways’ announcement of Its spin-off company, Eve, is dedicated to accelerat-
selecting 10 E195-E2s at LIMA’23 to fuel its regional ing the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. With an
growth. Notably, these E2 models received certification advanced eVTOL project set to enter service by 2026,
from major civil aviation authorities in the USA, Europe, a global support network, and unique air traffic man-
and Brazil. agement solutions, Eve is at the forefront of UAM
development.
The company’s recent analysis in Malaysia revealed sub-
stantial opportunities for airlines to establish up to 120 The company has expressed its commitment to reduc-
new routes in Malaysia and the ASEAN region, thanks ing its environmental impact. The company aims to be
to the fuel-efficient and cost-effective E2 regional jets. carbon neutral by 2040, with plans to implement 25 per
These aircraft are transforming the regional aviation cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2040and
landscape in Asia Pacific, enabling airlines to expand achieve 100 per cent renewable energy sources by
their networks and establish unique routes. Currently, 2030.
nearly 20 operators in Asia Pacific collectively operate
around 200 E-Jets. And, is making bold moves to bolster its presence in
China and India. With tensions affecting American air-
The E190-E2 and E195-E2 represent a new era of com- craft exports to China, Embraer secured deliveries of its
mercial jets, benefiting from the extensive experience E190-E2 to China, while also engaging in talks to supply
accumulated by the first-generation E-Jets. These air- passenger jets to Indian airlines. These strategic efforts
craft combine modernity and advanced features while align with the growing demand for passenger aircraft
maintaining the maturity and reliability of their with fewer than 150 seats in the Asia-Pacific region.

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