Embraer: aircraft manufacturer

Embraer is a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Sao José dos Campos (in the state of Sao Paulo).

The name of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer is a contraction of “Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica“, which stands for Brazilian Aeronautical Company. The company was founded in 1969 with the development of its first aircraft, the Bandeirante. The company is headed by CEO and engineer Ozires Silva.

We take a look back at this highly competitive aircraft manufacturer, renowned in the business aviation and air transport sectors.

Embraer today:

Some figures from aircraft manufacturer Embraer:

Here are some current figures that characterise the Brazilian aerospace company:

8,000: the total number of aircraft the company has delivered worldwide.
145 million : the number of passengers carried each year on Embraer aircraft.
3rd : this is Embraer’s ranking as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft.
18,000: the number of Embraer employees around the world.
4.2 billion: Embraer’s turnover in 2021.

EMbraer locations worldwide

The Brazilian company has been operating in the aviation sector for over 50 years. Whether in military, aerospace, commercial or business aviation, or for medical orcargo needs.

Today, Brazil’s national airline is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft. Its main competitors are :

Dassault Falcon in France
boeing in the United States
bombardier business jets in Canada.

Finally, Embraer’s growth has given it a global presence. It has offices, factories and distribution centres on several continents, including :

america
asia
africa
europe.

The aerospace company also has its own FBO, a private terminal, at Sorocaba airport, near Sao Paulo in Brazil

A committed aircraft manufacturer: Embraer’s commitments

Embraer embraer is in tune with the times and the changes taking place. The company is heavily involved in military security missions (notably for the Brazilian Air Force).

However, it is also involved in medical missions, such asthe coronavirus epidemic, which has led to an increase in medical evacuations .Embraer has made its aircraft available totransport medical equipment, vaccines and organs.

Finally, the environmental impact is pushing manufacturers to innovate on greener aircraft that emit less CO2 into the air in order to limit pollution. Embraer takes these conditions into account when developing new aircraft. This is the case with the new fleet of “Energia” aircraft, whichEmbraer announced in November 2021. This is a project involving 4 aircraft that will be powered by renewable energies. These aircraft are due to enter the market successively from 2030.

In addition to its ecological investment, Embraer set up a foundation in 2001 to invest in local aid programmes. As a result, two training schools have been set up to enable young people to receive training and acquire vocational skills

The beginnings of aircraft manufacturer Embraer

1969 : Before arriving at several types of aircraft, the company began with one man. Ozires Silva, an aeronautical engineer, set up Embraer in San José to mass-produce his Bandeirante aircraft. Having made its maiden flight the previous year, the Bandeirante conquered the country and offered a great opportunity to optimise the State’s air mobility. Production was then launched.

1970-1971: At the same time as manufacturing the Bandeirante aircraft (EMB 110 series), Embraer manufactured and operated the first flights of the Ipanema agricultural aircraft and the Xavante military aircraft. Today, the Ipanema 203 is the only agricultural aircraft to be fuelled by ethanol.

1972: This year saw the first flight of the EMB 110 (Bandeirante) series of commercial aircraft. The first sales took place that year and deliveries began in 1973.

1975: Embraer exports its first Bandeirante aircraft to Uruguay.

1979 : Embraer Aircraft Corporation (EAC) is set up in the United States with a view to international expansion. Embraer sets up in Florida, in the town of Dania to be precise, and makes its mark on the American market.

1980s: Embraer produced a range of commercial and military aircraft. Their EMB 120 Brasilia commercial aircraft is reputed to be the most widely used regional jet in the world. In those years, no fewer than 26 airlines operated this model in 14 countries, including some French companies.

1983: Embraer Aviation International (EAI) is founded in Paris. The Brazilian company’s move into Europe opened up new prospects and opportunities for the years to come. The company found customers not only in Europe, but also in Africa and the Middle East.

The arrival of regional jets and Embraer’s expansion

1995: Thearrival and first flight of the EMB 145 (now the ERJ 145). It heralded a revolution in regional air transport. This jet seats 50 people and also has a low operating cost, making it possible to reduce the price of a plane ticket. This seduced the aviation industry.

1998: Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, theERJ 135 makes its maiden flight.

1999: Embraer enters into a partnership with Liebherr Aerospace, a Swiss aerospace company and Europe’s leading regional airline, part of the SAirGroup group of companies.

2000: The Brazilian company opens offices in China, in Beijing and also in Singapore in the Asia-Pacific region.

2000-2001: Embraer unveils new aircraft with the arrival of the ERJ 140, the Legacy 600, theERJ 145XR and theEmbraer 170.

2002-2004: The E-JETS family arrives. Successively, the aircraft manufacturer made the first flights of the E170, followed by the E175, the E190 and the E195, the largest aircraft manufactured by the company at the time.

2004: Embraer acquires OGMA, a Portuguese aerospace company. The Brazilian company becomes increasingly established on the European continent.

Embraer makes its mark on the business aviation market and opens up new prospects

2007 and 2008 : The arrival of two high-performance, efficient and comfortable business jets, the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300, which for 7 years became the best-selling light private jet in the world.

2009-2013: The Legacy family of private jets appears. Successively, the Legacy 650 in 2009, the Legacy 500 in 2012 and the Legacy 450 in 2013.

2011 and 2013: Respectively in these years, Embraer opens two new sites in Florida (USA). The first in Melbourne, the second in Jacksonville. These sites are dedicated to the assembly of Embraer aircraft.

2014: Embraer inaugurates a new site dedicated to business jets. It is located in Brazil, at Sorocaba airport (Bertram Luiz Leupolz).

2016: Embraer presents a new family of aircraft. This E-JETS E2 range is the second generation of E-JETS. The aircraft manufacturer has made it a point of honour to manufacture much quieter aircraft. The E190-E2 and E195-E2 (in 2017) were presented.

2017: An innovation centre, EmbraerX, opened in Silicon Valley and Boston. The aim of these centres is to further research into potential E-VTOLs. In the future, they could revolutionise urban air transport.

Today, Embraer’s reality is greater

than anyone had originally dreamed.

Ozires Silva, founder of Embraer

Embraer’s aircraft fleets

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has several families and types of aircraft.

It hasa fleet designed for commercial aviation, i.e. a long-haul fleet, as well as private jets forbusiness aviation. So they operate for civil aviation.

However, the aircraft manufacturer also has a fleet of aircraftdesigned for militarydefence and securityservices.

While a good number of airlines use Embraer aircraft as traditional medium-haul carriers, they can also be used for business aviation with qualified flight crews.

These various aircraft, operating in the airline sector, can meet the different demands only possible in private aviation.

All aboard for a presentation of Embraer’s different aircraft.

Embraer E-JETS

this Embraer family comprises 4 aircraft. They are :

Embraer 170
Embraer 175
Embraer 190
Embraer 195.

These regional airliners have between 70 and 150 seats, depending on the model.

In the business aviation market, these aircraft are ideal for airlines operating group flights, for example. They offer enhanced comfort and guarantee pleasant connections for all passengers.

E-JETS are used by no fewer than 80 airlines.

Finally, these airliners can be used for medium and even long-haul routes (the E190’s maximum range being 4,445 km, for example). In addition, Embraer’s fleet of E-JETS aircraft consumes around 10% less fuel than similar intercontinental aircraft.

Finally, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has created a more recent range of aircraft, the E-JETS E2 fleet, which is in some ways the evolution of the E-JTS. These private jets are notably quieter, more fuel-efficient and have a rethought design. The range includes the following aircraft:

E175-E2
E190-E2
E195-E2.

Embraer ERJs (Embraer Regional Jet)

This family of regional jets comprises the:

ERJ 135
ERJ 140
ERJ 145
ERJ 145 XR.

These are smaller than the manufacturer’s E-JETS family. They can carry up to 50 passengers, depending on the model.

Also used for commercial aviation, they can also be used for group flights in business aviation (like the E-JETS).

These aircraft combine performance, adaptability and cabin comfort. All these advantages have won over many major airlines in 26 countries around the world.

Finally, the Embraer 145 XR (for Extra Range) is the longest-range model in this fleet of aircraft, with a range of 3,700 km.

Embraer’s fleet of business jets

Finally, to complete its fleet, Embraer is currently producing a family of private jets for business aviation. Here are the 4 main aircraft:

Phenom 100: Part of the very light business jet category, the Phenom 300 is ideal, fast and competitive on short-haul routes. On board, 4 passengers can sit back and enjoy the comfort and design of the cabin.

Since its launch, there have been a number of changes and new versions of this model, such as the Phenom 100 EV.

Example ticket prices for a route: Paris – Saint-Tropez: from €12,000.

Phenom 300: This business jet model is a derivative of the Phenom 100, but differs in terms of technology and aesthetics. This aircraft can carry 6 passengers over a maximum distance of 3,600 km. Ideal for short and medium-haul journeys.

Example price for a route: Geneva – Paris: from €11,000.

Praetor 500: This model has, in a way, replaced the Legacy 450, entering the market in 2020. With its remarkable design, this private jet can carry 9 passengers over a maximum distance of 3,700 km.

Praetor 600: Inspired by the Legacy 500, this will be launched in 2020. It is an intermediate private jet. It can carry 12 passengers over a distance of 4,500 km. All the comfort and design features are on board to ensure that passengers are comfortable throughout the flight, even with heavy luggage.

Example price for a route: from Paris to Ibiza: from €8,000.

Other Embraer private jets

Other Embraer business jets include :

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