Embraer

Embraer
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Name	Embraer
Type	Pública
Traded as	ERJ, B3: EMBR3
Foundation	19 August 1969
Founder	Ozires Silva
Location	São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
Key people	Francisco Gomes Neto (President & CEO), Jackson Schneider (Vice president)
Industry	Aerospace and defense
Products	Commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Revenue	▲ US$5.0 billion (2023)
Num employees	18,000 (2023)
Homepage	https://embraer.com/global/en

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History
Products
Operations and facilities
Corporate affairs
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Embraer. A major global aerospace manufacturer headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil, it is a leading producer of regional jets, executive jets, and military aircraft. Founded as a state-owned enterprise in 1969, the company was privatized in 1994 and has since grown into one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, competing directly with giants like Airbus and Boeing in specific market segments. Its product portfolio includes the highly successful E-Jet series for commercial aviation, the Phenom and Praetor lines for business aviation, and advanced platforms like the KC-390 military transport for defense.

History

The company's origins trace back to the vision of Ozires Silva, an engineer and officer in the Brazilian Air Force, who led the development of the EMB 110 Bandeirante utility aircraft. Officially established on August 19, 1969, with support from the Government of Brazil, its early success was cemented with the Bandeirante, which entered service with TAM and other regional carriers. The 1980s saw the introduction of the EMB 120 Brasilia turboprop and the ambitious, though commercially challenging, CBA 123 Vector project. A pivotal transformation occurred in December 1994 when the company was privatized in a consortium led by investors including Bozano, SBT, and Previ, which injected capital and managerial expertise. This new era launched the revolutionary ERJ 145 regional jet family in the late 1990s, fundamentally challenging the dominance of Bombardier's CRJ series. The 21st century began with the launch of the larger E-Jet series, including the E2 generation, and significant defense projects like the Super Tucano and the KC-390. A major proposed joint venture with Boeing for commercial jets collapsed in 2020, leading the company to refocus on core businesses and new partnerships, such as a collaboration with the Swedish Air Force on the Gripen fighter.

Products

Its commercial aviation lineup is dominated by the E-Jet family, which includes the first-generation E-170/E-190 and the advanced, re-engined E2 models like the E195-E2, operated by carriers such as Azul and KLM. In executive aviation, it offers the light Phenom 100, the bestselling Phenom 300, and the large-cabin Praetor 600. The defense and security portfolio features the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, used by the United States Air Force and the Afghan Air Force, and the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium military transport, which has entered service with the Brazilian Air Force and the Portuguese Air Force. Additionally, it manufactures the E-99 and R-99 for aerial reconnaissance and airborne early warning and control.

Operations and facilities

Its primary industrial complex is located in São José dos Campos, which houses engineering, development, and final assembly lines for commercial and executive jets. Other key Brazilian facilities include a production plant in Gavião Peixoto for the KC-390 and large executive jets, and a site in Botucatu for components. Internationally, it operates an assembly site in Melbourne, Florida, for the Phenom and Praetor jets serving the North American market. The company maintains engineering centers and customer service offices globally, including locations in Évora, Portugal, and Beijing, China. Its global customer support network, with service centers at airports like Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, provides maintenance and training for operators worldwide.

Corporate affairs

The company is listed on the B3 in São Paulo and the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ERJ. Its major shareholders include Previ (the pension fund for employees of Banco do Brasil), BNDESPar (the investment arm of the Brazilian Development Bank), and SBT. The current President and CEO is Francisco Gomes Neto, with Jackson Schneider serving as a key Vice president. It is organized into four core business units: Commercial Aviation, Executive Jets, Defense & Security, and Services & Support. The company has engaged in significant international partnerships, including a strategic agreement with the Swedish Air Force for the Gripen program and ongoing collaborations with suppliers like General Electric for engines on the E2 jets.

History

Products

Operations and facilities

Corporate affairs

See also