Embraer has become one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world by focusing on specific market segments with high growth potential in commercial, defense, and executive aviation. We develop and adapt successful aircraft platforms and judiciously introduce new technology whenever it creates value by lowering acquisition price, reducing direct operating costs, or delivering higher reliability, comfort, and safety.

As a result, our aircraft provide excellent performance with day-in and day-out reliability, while being economical to acquire and cost-effective to operate and maintain. Equally important, we provide a superior product package, with comprehensive aircraft and after-sales support for parts, services, and technical assistance.

COMPANY PROFILE

With headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and offices, subsidiaries and customer service bases in China, France, Portugal, Singapore and the United States, Embraer is a customer-oriented company with 38 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, selling and supporting aircraft for the global airline, defense and business aviation markets. Founded in 1969 as a state-owned company, Embraer was privatized in 1994. Embraer had a total workforce of 23,878 people and its firm order backlog totaled US$ 17.2 billion.

Airline Market

EMBRAER continues to lead the sector with its innovative lines of regional commercial jets. More than 1,000 ERJ's have been produced since 1996 and 872 aircraft have been delivered to more than 37 airline companies in 23 countries. Offering a high level of compatibility between the members of the ERJ family, the ERJ 135, the ERJ 140 and the ERJ 145, seating 37, 44, and 50 passengers respectively, offer signature versatility for companies to adapt aircraft capacity to meet the needs of the market. The ERJ 145 XR, with 50 seats and certified by the FAA, is already expanding regional networks beyond its capacity of 2,000 nautical miles.

The 70-to-80-seat EMBRAER 170 jet is the first in a family of four latest generation aircraft designed to transport between 70 and 120 passengers. The EMBRAER 175, with 78 to 88 seats, made its inaugural flight in June of 2003 and was certified in the fourth quarter of 2004, while the certification campaign for the EMBRAER 190, with 98 to 114 seats, was concluded in the third quarter of 2005. The EMBRAER 195, which can transport between 108 and 122 passengers, was certified by ANAC on June 30, 2006. With 100% compatibility within the family, these aircraft have spacious cabins, ample baggage compartments, forward and rear cargo holds, as well as superior overall design. The E-Jets are in operation in more than 45 airline companies in more than 30 counties.

Business Aviation Market

The launch of the Legacy 600 jet in 2000 marked the entrance of Embraer into the Executive Aviation market. The success of this jet, since its entrance into service five years ago, along with the introduction of revolutionary new products and the strengthening of client support, reinforces Embraer´s dedication to the sector.

Embraer´s experience in designing aircraft for high-frequency use gives our jets unique characteristics in the market, providing tranquility for our clients as well as high availability of aircraft with simplified maintenance.

The Phenom 100, Phenom 300, and Legacy 600 executive jets as well as the Lineage 1000 jet are positioned at the top of their categories, offering space and superior comfort, excellent performance and low operational costs.

In 2008, Embraer announced two new executive jets: the Embraer MSJ and the Embraer MLJ, which will serve with excellency the midsize and midlight markets, positioned between the Phenom 300 and Legacy 600 jets.

Satisfying the needs of our clients is the highest directive guiding project development for Embraer executive jets. Such position explains the wide acceptance of our products by the market and the loyalty of our clients.

Defense Market

EMBRAER plays a strategic role in the Brazilian defense system, having provided more than 50% of the Brazilian Air Force fleet. Approximately 20 foreign Air Forces also rely on EMBRAER products.

An excellent line of defense products based on the ERJ 145 platform, such as the EMB 145 AEW&C, for Anticipated Aerial Alert and Control, the EMB 145 RS/AGS, for Remote Sensing, and the EMB 145 MP/ASW, for maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare, show excellent sales potential in the competitive international defense market. The EMB AEW&C and the EMB 145 RS aircraft are already in operation by the Brazilian Air Force in the SIVAM Program. In addition, the EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft have already been delivered to the governments of Greece and Mexico, the latter also operating the EMB 145 MP.

Another successful product coming to market is the Super Tucano, a light attack and advanced pilot training aircraft. In its version adapted for the Brazilian Air Force, it integrates the SIVAM Program, oriented by the EMB 145 AEW&C and the EMB 145 RS. The Super Tucanos are also used by the Colombian Air Force security missions and border surveillance.

Aviation Services

Aviation Services is the business unit that encompasses aircraft maintenance, spare parts, training and aeronautical systems. Besides the Embraer-owned companies specialized in this type of activity, Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) and OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, located in the USA and Portugal, respectively, Embraer has its own workshops and parts warehouses in the USA, France, China, Singapore and Brazil.

In order to support its customers and provide after-sales services, Embraer offers 24-hour field support, 365 days a year.

Starting in 2006, abroad expansion program was announced for the Executive Aviation customer support network. The Company is building four new centers – three in North America and one in Europe – an investment of more than US$ 100 million. By mid-2008, this network will have a total of 45 units – seven service centers owned by Embraer and 38 authorized maintenance locations.

Continuous investments, the forging of partnerships and the establishment of units in strategic locations increasingly improve the segment, which aims for excellence in service and the ongoing successeffective establishment of the Company in this market.

COMPANY PROFILE

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