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Pyka Signs SLC Agrícola as customer for all-electric crop protection aircraft

Pyka, manufacturer of large-scale autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has signed a landmark commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil's largest agricultural producers, for the delivery of its fully autonomous and 100% electric crop protection aircraft, Pelican Spray. This marks a significant additional customer engagement for Pyka,...

Gulfstream G700 makes Catarina Aviation Show debut

Gulfstream Aerospace newly in-service Gulfstream G700 is making its Catarina Aviation Show debut. The G700, joined by the award-winning Gulfstream G600 and super-midsize Gulfstream G280, will be on display June 13-15 at São Paulo Catarina International Executive Airport in Brazil. The G700 features the most spacious cabin in business aviation and provides better performance than originally a...

Avion Express Brasil moves to phase 3 of the AOC certification process

Avion Express Brasil announces the start of the Phase 3 of the certification process for its Air Operator Certificate in Brazil. Recently the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency approved the finalization of Phase 2 of the certification process. In the coming weeks, Avion Express Brasil is expected to receive feedback on its manuals and other documentation already submitted...

Dassault inaugurates new maintenance facility in Catarina, Brazil

Dassault Falcon Jet has opened a new MRO facility at Sao Paulo, Brazil’s new Catarina Executive International Airport.  New complex, Dassault Falcon Jet Sao Paulo-Catarina, replaces the Sorocaba facility, which opened in 2009. Sao Paulo-Catarina offers nearly 40,000 square feet (3,600 square meters) of floor and office space and can accommodate up to five Falcons simultaneously. It...

Embraer delivers 1800th E-Jet

Embraer has reached a new delivery milestone - the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The new Azorra owned E190-E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines today at Embraer’ facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. E-Jets have enjoyed global success in the fleets of 90 airlines and leasing companies from more than 60 countries since the first aircraft ent...

Koppert will use Embraer Ipanema aircraft to certify aerial applications of bio-control methods in Brazil

Embraer EMB-203 Ipanema agricultural aircraft will conduct a series of tests to certify the first methodology for aerial application of bio-control agents in Brazil. The pioneering project to promote sustainability in national agribusiness is led by Koppert. The collaboration between the teams Embraer and Koppert will evaluate technical aspects necessary for optimum application efficienc...

Embraer plans to invest USD$390 million and create another 900 direct jobs this year in Brazil

Embraer announced its plan to invest approximately USD$390 million and hire 900 additional employees in the current year. The announcement was made during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company's headquarters in São José dos Campos. The objective is to meet increased aircraft production and anticipated future growth by developing ne...

Embraer and Correios sign MoU for optimization studies in air cargo transport

Embraer and Correios, Brazil’s state-controlled postal company, signed a MoU focused on air cargo transport. Both companies will conduct joint studies to advance the optimization and expansion of the Brazilian and international air networks for large cargo and goods. The strategic partnership between the companies will seek to increase Correios’ efficiency in air transport an...

Embraer begins GIFT training program for aviation mechanics in Sorocaba, Brazil

Embraer has launched its inaugural class of the Guiding and Inspiring Future Technicians program, a course developed to train new aviation mechanics in Sorocaba, Brazil. The training program will have in-venue classes, in partnership with Athon College and EWM. 22 students were selected in total to begin the three-year training program. EWM will be responsible for the course structure, f...

Avion Express started official AOC establishment process for Avion Express Brasil

Avion Express has officially started the process to obtain an Air Operator Certificate in Brazil. For the start-up airline in Brazil, Avion Express will utilize part of the aircraft currently kept on its European AOCs, benefiting from the reverse seasonality of the markets. According to airline's CEO they aim to start operating in Brazil by Q4 2024. The operations will start wit...

Dassault Aviation establishes new MRO at Sao Paulo Catarina Executive Airport

Dassault Aviation will open a new company owned service center at Sao Paulo Catarina International Executive Airport. The center will replace current facility at Sorocaba. Set to open in early 2024, the Catarina facility will offer nearly 40,000 square feet (3600 square meters) of floor and office space and accommodate up to five Falcon aircraft at a time. It will be large enough for the...

Azul implements SITA’ full suite of flight applications

Azul entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb. This trial will assess the performance and potential benefits of both systems. Azul is actively using SITA Mission Watch, making it the first airline in the Americas to do so. By collaborating with SITA, Azul is already achieving significant cost savings, reduced carbon emissions, and improved operational efficiency, result...