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Embraer Plans to Expand its Operations in the U.S.

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

May 15, 2008

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São José dos Campos, May 13, 2008 – Embraer announced, today, in the presence of Mayor
Harry Goode, of the City of Melbourne, Florida, Governor Charlie Crist of the State of
Florida, Enterprise Florida, and other state and local officials, that it plans to invest an
estimated US$ 50 million for the establishment of a new facility in the United States
dedicated to its executive jets business.

The new 150,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will house a final assembly line, the first
for Embraer in the U.S. It will be capable of producing both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300
executive jet models, as well as a paint shop and a delivery and customer design center.

After a rigorous and thorough site selection process, the preferred location for the project is
Melbourne International Airport, in Melbourne, Florida, which best satisfies all applicable
operational requirements and strategies. A Memorandum of Intent has been executed
between all of the necessary parties, and a final decision is predicated on approval by the
State and local governments.

Embraer expects to create approximately 200 skilled positions by 2011. These will be
necessary to operate all aspects of the facility, including aircraft assembly, production
planning, logistics and quality, aircraft interior design, corporate administration, engineering,
and aircraft painting, delivery, and flight testing functions.
“Developing this new facility will allow Embraer to respond to the growing demands of its
executive jets business and reaffirms our commitment to meet and exceed customer
requirements and expectations,” said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President & CEO.
“We are very excited and confident that our new location, in Melbourne, Florida, will be a
successful step and a special milestone for the Company. We look forward to working with
local officials to finalize the proposal and begin the development of this new facility.”
Mayor Harry Goode stated: “Embraer’s success all over the world is based on its
commitment to its customers and the quality of its products. We believe the City of Melbourne
and Melbourne International Airport (MLB) have all the elements for the Company’s
continued success in the United States. A US$ 50 million capital investment in our city and at
our airport will significantly add to our tax base at a critical time in our community’s history.
I’m excited at the opportunity to finalize this package and move forward. There are also a
multitude of added benefits for the community, since clients coming to the facility will likely
spend in areas such as hotel accommodations, restaurant patronage and visiting local
attractions. This could be a real win for Melbourne.”

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