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Reimagined excellence - welcome Embraer Phenom 100EX

Phenom 100EX business jet is unveiled, the latest evolution from the Phenom 100 series, which has served its loyal customers since 2008 with over 400 aircraft in operation. Now, the new Phenom 100EX delivers superior cabin comfort, operational versatility and safety enhanced pilot-centric avionics to offer the ultimate flying experience. Adopted and trusted by owner-pilots, private...

DLR and Embraer extend cooperation in aviation research

Embraer and the German Aerospace Center announced a MoU for collaboration regarding precompetitive technology research and development activities. The partners will evaluate the possibility of establishing a future cooperation on a wide range of activities, including Aircraft Design, Flight Systems, Flight Physics, System Architectures, Flight Tests, Windtunnel Experiments, Structur...

Private helicopter transport market - Leonardo announced new contracts in Latin America at LABACE 2023

Leonardo confirmed its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during LABACE 2023. Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 for the civil markets in Uruguay and Argentina. The distributor has also signed a contract for two AW...

Textron Aviation secures ANAC certification for Cessna SkyCourier, paving the way for sales in Brazil

Textron Aviation  Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil, paving the way for the aircraft to serve the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and cater to its diverse aviation needs.The aircraft offers an unparalleled combination of performance, capacity and capability, positioning it as a catal...

Air bp returns to LABACE announcing the start operations at a new supply hub in São Paulo state

Air bp returns to LABACE, the largest business aviation event in Latin America, held at Congonhas Airport. To coincide with the event, Air bp is pleased to announce that operations will start at a new supply hub located in Paulínia, in the interior of São Paulo. Scheduled to open later in 2023, the new hub will increase logistics flexibility and provide more options fo...

MedAire joins Aerosafety at LABACE - demonstrates Digital Assessment Kit and MedLink

MedAire will be exhibiting at LABACE in São Paulo, 8-10 August, will be demonstrating its Digital Assessment Kit and co-exhibiting with Aerosafety, an International SOS company, as is MedAire.  Together the companies serve the Brazilian market with emergency kits, equipment, and expert medical, security, and consulting services. Dr. Paulo Alves, MedAire Global Di...

Embraer offers scholarships for its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program in Brazil

Embraer opened the registration for the 32nd class of its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program, a professional specialization for career acceleration of engineers who desire to deepen their knowledge in the aerospace sector in Brazil. There are 45 scholarships available for candidates from all over the country who can apply until September 3 through the link: https://embraer....

Eve Air Mobility and Embraer announce first eVTOL production location in Brazil

Eve Air Mobility and Embraer announced that the first eVTOL production facility will be located in the city of Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Subject to the final authorities’ approval, the manufacturing plant will be situated on a designated portion of land within Embraer’s existing unit in the city that will be expanded. The site benefits from a s...

Titan Helicopters Group expands its offshore fleet in Brazil

Rotortrade announced successful completion of the sale of two AW139 helicopters to Titan Helicopters Group, a global provider of safe, efficient helicopter transportation and heavy-lifting services for the oil and gas sector. The acquisition of these two AW139 helicopters marks a significant milestone for Titan Helicopters Group's offshore operations in Brazil. The helicopters will b...

Embraer and Finep to develop demonstration platforms for new aeronautical technologies

Embraer and the Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (Finep) signed an agreement for the development of platforms to demonstrate new aeronautical technologies. The innovation project, which uses resources from non-reimbursable funding originating from the National Development, Scientific and Technological Funding, is valued at more than R$ 180 million (USD 36 million) and will receive...

Embraer Ipanema 203 agricultural aircraft maintains a strong sales performance

Embraer agricultural aviation division sold 33 Ipanema 203 model aircraft in the first quarter of 2023, maintaining strong commercial activity in this business segment. This volume of transactions is 38% higher than in the same period last year. Brazilian manufacturer business unit expects to end the year with a sales volume similar to or better than 2022, when 66 aircraft were sold...

Cirrus Aircraft earns ANAC approval in Brazil for Vision Jet Safe Return Emergency Autoland System

Cirrus Aircraft in collaboration with Garmin International announced that its Vision Jet Safe ReturnTM Emergency Autoland system has received type certificate approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of Brazil. Safe Return Emergency Autoland is a revolutionary system, enabled by Garmin’s Collier award-winning autoland technology, that allows passengers to autonomousl...