SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- The EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets in operation, worldwide, recently surpassed the significant mark of 2 million flight hours. The fleet of aircraft and the customer base continue to grow rapidly, and now total over 450 jets flying for 50 airlines in more than 30 countries
Embraer is participating in India Aviation 2008 (www.india-aviation
SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- Embraer released the figures on its aircraft deliveries and order book, today, updated to the end of the third quarter of 2008 (3Q08).>> Based on the first three quarters of 2008, when it delivered 45, 52, and 48 jets, respectively, Embraer shows a steadier production process, which represents a 34% increase over the same period in 2007 (when the Company delivered 108 jets)
Saab has placed an order with AERO Vodochody for the production of NATO pylons for the Gripen aircraft system. Transfer of production will commence at the Aero facilities at Vodochody in the Czech Republic in autumn this year
OGMA has been awarded a new maintenance contract for the French Air Forces fleet of 14 C-130 aircraft.>> This new contract has a ten-year duration and comprises maintenance, logistical engineering support and fleet management services
Defence ministry sources said the first of the three Awacs, initially slated to be delivered in November 2007 under the $1.1-billion deal signed in March 2004, will now land in India by January-February 2009
Naturelink Aviation, Saabs partner in the CAMPS (Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System) programme, will also be the launch customer to integrate the CAMPS system onto their Embraer 120 aircraft.>> The threat to aircraft from terrorists using Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) is an unfortunate reality in the world today
Embraer will participating in Africa’s largest aerospace, defense, and security exhibition – Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD 2008) – at Ysterplaat Air Force Base, near Cape Town, South Africa, from September 17 to 21. The 2006 show drew more than 22,000 trade visitors from Africa and other countries, plus 90,000 visitors on the public days
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SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- Embraer and Austrias NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH signed a contract for five EMBRAER 190 jets.>> The agreement was announced today at the 46th Farnborough Airshow, in England, and includes purchase rights for another five aircraft, which could be either the EMBRAER 190 or the EMBRAER 195