NASA Completes Assembly of Ares I-X Test Rocket

August 15, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For the first time in more than a quarter-century a new space vehicle stands ready in NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Vehicle Assembly Building. The Ares I-X rocket, its simulated crew module and launch abort system are assembled on a mobile launch platform at Kennedy in preparation for launch this fall.

The final segments of the Ares I-X were stacked on Aug. 13, completing the 327-foot launch vehicle and providing the first look at the finished rocket’s distinctive shape. The Ares I-X flight test is targeted for Oct. 31.

“More than three years of hard work with the NASA and contractor team has brought us to this historic moment,” said Bob Ess, Ares I-X mission manager. “This flight test is a critical step in continuing our design process for the Ares vehicle and the first flight for the Constellation Program.”

The Ares I-X is wired with more than 700 sensors to gather data during the two-and-a-half minute flight test. The launch will provide NASA an early opportunity to test and prove hardware, facilities and ground operations associated with the Ares I crew launch vehicle. The data collected during the launch will allow NASA to gather critical data during ascent of the integrated Orion spacecraft and the Ares I rocket.

Now that the Ares I-X is assembled, numerous evaluations will be run on all the rocket systems, including complex instruments that will constantly measure the vehicle’s movements as it launches and the first stage separates. The evaluations include a process called “modal testing,” which will shake the stack slightly to test stiffness of the rocket, including the pinned and bolted joints.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Successful in First Probe-and-Drogue Aerial Refueling

August 15, 2009

A short takeoff/vertical landing variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II takes on fuel from a KC-130 tanker near Fort Worth on Aug. 13. The fuel transfer marked the first time an F-35 has used the Navy- and Marines-style probe-and-drogue refueling system. (PRNewsFoto/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Liz Kaszynski)

FORT WORTH, TX UNITED STATES

“The F-35 program is on the cusp of a tremendous expansion in flight test as a large number of new aircraft enter the test fleet this year and early next year,” said Dan Crowley, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and F-35 program general manager. “This milestone will help ensure that we fill the pipeline between Fort Worth and Pax River with F-35s and maintain our flight-test tempo.”

During Thursday’s flight, the F-35B designated BF-2 (the second STOVL flight test aircraft), began a series of tests in which fuel is uploaded into the aircraft at 10,000, 15,000 and 20,000 feet, at speeds ranging from 200 to 250 knots. The pilot on the initial F-35B aerial refueling flight was U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joseph T. “O.D.” Bachmann.

The refueling mission also marked the first time a Lockheed Martin KC-130 tanker has been used to refuel an F-35. Previous refueling missions with the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant were accomplished with a KC-135 tanker. To date, the first F-35A has received approximately 110,000 pounds of fuel during aerial refuelings.

Probe-and-drogue refueling employs a flexible hose that trails from the tanker aircraft. The basketlike drogue at the end of the hose connects to the receiving aircraft’s probe, which, in the case of the F-35, resides on the right side of the forward fuselage and retracts when not in use. The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and the air forces of many other countries use the probe/drogue system, while the U.S. Air Force refuels its aircraft via a rigid flying boom that inserts into a receptacle on the receiving airplane.

The Lockheed Martin F-35 and F-22 are the world’s only 5th generation fighters, uniquely characterized by a combination of advanced stealth with supersonic speed and high agility, sensor fusion, network-enabled capabilities and advanced sustainment. The three F-35 variants are derived from a common design, are being developed together and will use the same sustainment infrastructure worldwide, bringing economies of commonality and scale.

Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 with its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. Two separate, interchangeable F-35 engines are under development: the Pratt & Whitney F135 and the GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

Geneva Aviation Advances State-of-the-Art for ENG Helicopters; Earns New Certifications for Brazil, Canada

August 15, 2009

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388:  Rear Communication Console, Monitor Mount, Monitors and HD Camera Controller

Kent, WA, Aug. 14, 2009 — A helicopter hovers over the scene of a breaking news story, capturing the sights and sounds of everything from car chases to hostage negotiations for millions of television viewers. And although it happens routinely in major cities worldwide, the technology that enables Electronic News Gathering (ENG) is anything but routine.

Unique experience, technical expertise, certified equipment, and advanced integration capabilities are required to equip a helicopter for this highly specialized mission, and Geneva Aviation Inc., a DART Helicopter Services company, has emerged as the premier provider of ENG design, integration and installation services. No other company offers a single source for fully STC-approved audio, video and microwave systems, with the support services to keep it flying.

Three recent installations, two for Brazil’s TV Globo and one for TV Record, were exceptional in their complexity and capability, according to Geneva Aviation President Steve Joseph.  “The helicopters are designed to function as flying news studios, with the ability to record, edit, and mix audio and video footage, and then transmit news stories to the broadcast station for distribution,” Joseph said, adding that the broadcast industry demands only the highest quality for the audio and video that is produced. Geneva’s audio and video systems are designed specifically to meet and exceed these standards, including the use of high definition cameras that deliver the best possible clarity.

With a fast pace and multiple, overlapping requirements, the ENG helicopter mission is demanding, with a high workload for flight crews. “A successful ENG integration results in a platform that makes the crew’s jobs safer and easier,” Joseph said. “When ENG equipment is integrated properly, it works with the crew in concert, rather than against them.”

Since technology is always changing, customers want to keep up with the latest advancements.  Geneva ENG systems are modular in design, which makes it easier for operators to upgrade components and remain competitive. Modularity also facilitates ease of maintenance and simplifies troubleshooting.

Creating a news helicopter from a basic airframe requires many hours of planning and engineering before one part is installed.  Safety is always a primary focus for each integration project, and all of Geneva’s STC’d products are designed specifically to safely integrate ENG electronics devices into the airframe.

Significantly, all of the equipment that was used in customizing the three Brazilian AS350 helicopters has been certified by the Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), clearing the way for additional installations in that nation’s competitive television markets. The same ENG equipment recently earned Transport Canada approval, and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification is imminent.

“Our ever-growing list of certifications is important so we can provide our services to any operator who requires high-end, broadcast-quality systems — no matter where they are located,” Joseph said. “From concept to completion, we deliver complete electronic news gathering solutions customized to meet specific needs.”

Some of the certified ENG equipment includes:

·      Broadcast quality audio system capable of handling up to 20 radios or other audio sources.

·      Broadcast quality video system capable of handling up to 16 cameras, monitors, or other video sources.

·      Custom instrument panel, avionics console, audio / video control panels, monitors, talent camera (see photo, attached).

·      Rear communications console, monitor mount, monitors and high definition camera controller (see photo, attached).

·      Cineflex high definition camera, AirFilm camera mount, and Troll microwave antenna, (see attached photo).

·      Modular equipment rack with audio router box and video system interface boxes, and camera control box (see photo, attached).

·      Microwave radio rack with MRC/LINK radios (see attached photo).

Geneva Aviation’s advanced engineering capabilities, integration and certification experience, and robust understanding of new technologies and equipment ensure that operators have the world’s most reliable, user-friendly, and state-of-the art electronic news gathering platforms available where and when they are needed.

In addition, Geneva provides a unique combination of certified equipment and on-site installation technical support.  Technicians are available to support ENG integration work at any location worldwide and technical support is available around the clock for assistance.  Also, a certified repair station provides expert and timely equipment repairs.  “This is a world-class, total ENG solution,” Joseph said.

And that’s good news for broadcasters everywhere.

About DART: DART Helicopter Services LLC is a privately held sales and marketing company that creates sales networks for aerospace manufacturers that benefit from DART’s global marketing network and sales channel and for rotary-wing operators seeking a comprehensive product line and superior customer support. DART Helicopter Services, along with its subsidiaries Apical Industries Inc., Canam, and Geneva Aviation Inc. and its affiliate DART Aerospace Inc., owns 450 STCs and manufactures more than 500 products. With its highly trained and knowledgeable North American and international sales team, DART Helicopter Services distributes more than 2,800 aftermarket products to more than 120 countries worldwide.  More information is available at: www.darthelicopterservices.com

For more information: Sjoseph@apicalindustries.com

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383: Custom Instrument Panel, Avionics Console, Control Heads, Monitors and Talent Camera

Synergy Aerospace Corp. Becomes First Latin American Company to Enroll in Bombardier Carbon Offset Program

August 15, 2009

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From left to right:
Marty Moses, Manager, Customer Response Team, Southeast U.S, Mexico,
Central & South America
Fabio Rebello, regional vice-president, sales, Latin America
José Efromovich, board member of Synergy Aerospace Corp.
José Eduardo I. Brandão, Sales & Marketing Director, OceanAir Táxi Aéreo Ltda

• Bombardier Carbon Offset Program selected for Learjet 45 XR aircraft due to its
efficiency and ease of administration
São Paulo, August 14, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Synergy
Aerospace Corp. of São Paulo, Brazil has enrolled its Learjet 45 XR aircraft in Bombardier’s
innovative Carbon Offset Program and becomes the first Latin American company to join the
program.
“Synergy Aerospace Corp. strongly believes in corporate and social responsibility, which is why
we are proud to enroll our Learjet 45 XR aircraft in the Bombardier Carbon Offset Program,”
said José Efromovich, board member of Synergy Aerospace Corp. “The Bombardier program is
especially attractive because it allows us to easily mitigate the environmental impact of our
flying since Bombardier handles the program administration.”
Synergy’s Learjet 45 XR aircraft will be operated by OceanAir Táxi Aéreo based at Congonhas
airport in São Paulo, Brazil. OceanAir has been offering charter service to customers in Latin
America since 2004 and it operates a fleet of five aircraft with eight full time pilots. OceanAir
Táxi Aéreo is licensed to fly within South America.
“Synergy Aerospace Corp.’s decision to enroll in the Bombardier Carbon Offset Program is a
great example of how corporate aviation can address its environmental impact while the
industry develops new technologies for reducing its carbon emissions,” said Michael McAdoo,
vice-president and general manager, Fleet Management Solutions, Bombardier Customer
Services. “Carbon footprint reduction and taking action to minimize the impact of remaining
emissions is a growing concern for many customers and we are pleased to offer these
operators a turnkey option to achieving this objective.”
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Bombardier Carbon Offset Program
Bombardier became the first aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to launch a
Carbon Offset Program for its customers in September 2007. The Bombardier Carbon Offset
Program is a simple and effective way to offset the CO2 emissions generated by a Bombardier
business aircraft (or a non-Bombardier aircraft model in a mixed fleet). Customers enrolled in
the program are charged a fixed cost per flight hour (rates vary depending on aircraft model),
which is then used to purchase Verified Emission Reduction (VER) credits through a leading
offset provider called ClimateCare.
Bombardier administers the program through its proven Smart Services platform and
ClimateCare, owned by the J.P. Morgan Environmental Markets group, invests the fees paid for
offset credits into a portfolio of projects that will reduce the equivalent amount of CO2. Projects
undertaken by ClimateCare are developed to internationally recognized industry standards.
Bombardier is committed to working with ClimateCare and European Union authorities to
ensure the program also supports a solution for operators with obligations under the European
Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) which is scheduled to take effect in January 2012.
Bombardier voluntarily offsets carbon emissions resulting from corporate flights on its business
aircraft, its demonstration fleet and its PartsExpress flights through Flexjet. Flexjet fractional
owners also have the option to offset their flight hours through the program.

TAM Sets New International Market Share Record of 88.3% in July

August 13, 2009

Domestic market share was 43.2%

SAO PAULO, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TAM (NYSE: TAM; BOVESPA: TAMM4) announces its operating data for July 2009, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today.

Domestic demand, measured in RPKs, presented a 6.2% growth compared to the same period last year, and a 4.3% increase in domestic supply, measured in ASK. In July, market demand increased 25.7% and market supply increased 15.3%. TAM registered domestic market share (RPK) of 43.2%, a 7.9 p.p. decrease compared to the same period in 2008. Domestic load factor was 71.7%, 1.3 p.p. lower than the market average of 72.9%.

In the international market, TAM registered 9.4% growth in RPK and 19.9% in ASK, compared to July 2008. The company attained market share of 88.3%, representing 15.8 p.p. growth year on year. The company attained 74.4% load factor, 4.1 p.p. higher than the market average of 70.3%.

    Please find below our operating data for July:

    Operating data                       Jul-2009      Jul-2008        Var. %
    Domestic Market
         ASK (millions) - Supply            3,205         3,074          4.3%
         RPK (millions) - Demand            2,297         2,164          6.2%
         Load Factor                        71.7%         70.4%      1.3 p.p.
         Market share                       43.2%         51.1%     -7.9 p.p.

    International Market
         ASK (millions) - Supply            2,183         1,821         19.9%
         RPK (millions) - Demand            1,623         1,484          9.4%
         Load Factor                        74.4%         81.5%     -7.1 p.p.
         Market share                       88.3%         72.5%     15.8 p.p.

    Operating data                   Jan-Jul-2009   Jan-Jul-2008       Var. %
    Domestic Market
         ASK (millions) - Supply           22,311         20,168        10.6%
         RPK (millions) - Demand           14,331         14,128         1.4%
         Load Factor                        64.2%          70.1%    -5.8 p.p.
         Market share                       47.1%          49.4%    -2.4 p.p.

    International Market
         ASK (millions) - Supply           14,537         11,860        22.6%
         RPK (millions) - Demand           10,307          9,037        14.0%
         Load Factor                        70.9%          76.2%    -5.3 p.p.
         Market share                       86.4%          70.9%    15.5 p.p.

Robert E. Brown to retire as President and CEO of CAE, Marc Parent to succeed him

August 13, 2009

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Aug. 12, 2009) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE today announced that Robert E. Brown, CAE’s President and CEO, will retire on September 30, 2009 and Marc Parent, CAE’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer will succeed Mr. Brown as President and CEO at that time. Mr. Brown will continue as an advisor until the end of December 2009.

“Bob Brown has brought financial discipline, healthy governance and strong growth to CAE. He has made diversification a strategic priority and CAE is now well positioned and enjoys the benefits of a strong balance sheet and a well balanced portfolio among markets, products, services and regions. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank him for his strong leadership,” said Lynton R. Wilson, CAE’s Chairman of the Board. “After a thorough selection process, the Board has appointed Marc Parent as his successor. Marc is an outstanding leader with a proven performance record. He has been a key player in CAE’s success over the past four and half years and we are convinced he is the best choice, especially during this challenging environment.”

Robert E. Brown became President and CEO of CAE on August 12, 2004. Under his leadership, CAE’s annual revenue grew 77 percent from C$938.4 million in fiscal 2004 to C$1.7 billion in fiscal 2009. During the same period, net debt decreased 46 percent from C$530 million to $285 million and backlog increased by 39 percent to a record C$3 billion. Despite the economic downturn, CAE’s workforce grew to more than 6,500 employees which is 1,500 more than at the beginning of Mr. Brown’s mandate. CAE leads the world in the sale of full-flight simulators and has become the world’s largest commercial aviation training company and the second largest in business aviation training. Its military business garnered record-breaking orders and continued to expand its operations and customer base. Under Mr. Brown’s leadership CAE invested heavily in innovation and launched more than C$1.6 billion in R&D projects.

“I would like to thank CAE’s employees as well the management team for the quality of their work and their dedication. They have made my five years at CAE extremely rewarding,” said Mr. Brown. “I am confident that Marc and his team will continue to lead CAE to new levels of success. He already has responsibility for all of CAE’s business segments and has done an excellent job in achieving superior results.”

“I am privileged to follow in Mr. Brown’s footsteps,” said Mr. Parent. “I am also proud to work with the men and women of CAE who are the best in the world in their field. Together we will continue to grow our company by leading in our core markets, listening to our customers, leveraging our core competencies in other industries and investing in innovation.”

Marc Parent joined CAE in February 2005 as Group President, Simulation Products, responsible for two of CAE’s businesses: the design and manufacture of simulation products for the civil and military markets. His role was expanded in May 2006, when he was appointed Group President, Simulation Products and Military Training & Services. He was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2008 and became responsible for all four of CAE’s segments as well as the new growth initiatives. He also became a member of CAE’s Board of Directors in November 2008.

Mr. Parent, who has 25 years of experience in the aerospace industry, began his career at Bombardier Aerospace where he held senior positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, management, product development and operations at Bombardier’s facilities in Montreal, Toronto, Wichita and Tucson. In 1999, Mr. Parent was honoured as one of “Canada’s Top 40 under 40” leaders.

Mr. Parent is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aero Montreal, Montreal’s aerospace cluster. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI).

PIPER AIRCRAFT HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL EXPANSION PLANS WITH FIRST-EVER PARTICIPATION AT BRUNEI’S BRIDEX SHOW

August 13, 2009

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, August 12, 2009 — On the heels of its recently released global strategy and product line expansion plans, Piper Aircraft (acquired in May by Imprimis, the Singapore-based corporate finance and investment management firm) announced its first-time participation in the biennial BRIDEX (Brunei International Defence Exhibition) industry show, beginning today and running through Saturday, August 15th.

Imprimis, operating from its offices in Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, is the manager of an investment company called the Imprimis Strategic Investment Corporation (ISIC).  The ISIC is funded through a capital commitment from  the Brunei Ministry of Finance.

Imprimis acquired Piper on May 1 with a pledge to take the company to new levels of performance, strengthening Piper’s position in its traditional markets and supporting the development of key new products such as the PiperJet.

“Important to our long-term plan is recruitment and establishment of world-class dealers and service in areas where Piper plans to expand,” said Piper President John D. Becker. “BRIDEX has the draw and the geography to reach those dealers.”

Becker underlined international expansion of the Piper brand as a top strategic priority, particularly in Asia, where general aviation sales are set to rise beyond their current global share of 5 percent – the result of shifting demographics and increasing demand for pilot training from schools and flying clubs (both commercial and private).

To emphasize the importance Piper places on its global expansion plans, an RFP has already been issued, seeking proposals for the international expansion of dealer bases throughout Asia, as well as in Pacific/Oceania, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean – all of which are additional territories where Piper sees opportunity.

Piper, in its decision to attend its first-ever BRIDEX, understands that this show will afford the opportunity for many to familiarize themselves with the company’s flagship products. Its display area will showcase detailed scale models of the Piper Meridian, the company’s flagship turboprop; the developmental PiperJet; and the Piper Seminole, the company’s world-class twin trainer. In addition, show attendees will have the chance to see Piper’s training aircraft and review their military training and commercial applications from entry-level to cabin-class business transport.

In addition to Becker, Piper will be represented at BRIDEX by Director of Sales Operations, Bruce Cady, and Director of Marketing, Jacqueline Carlon.

Piper’s air-conditioned 20’ x 20’ (6.15 meters square) display is located in space W-28. The show runs August 12-15, at the Royal Brunei Polo & Riding Club, 15 minutes from Brunei International Airport.

Embraer Holds First Legacy 600 Operators Conference in Brazil

August 13, 2009

The agenda includes discussions concerning products and customer support and services
São José dos Campos, August 12, 2009 – Embraer hosts its first Legacy 600 Operators
Conference in Brazil, today, at São Paulo’s Hotel Sofitel, near Congonhas Airport. This meeting
is an important moment for strengthening the Company’s relationship with its customers, and a
unique opportunity for them to exchange experiences and ideas.
“We are excited about holding this event with customers for the first time in Brazil,” said
Luis Carlos Matsumoto Huttenlocher, Embraer Customer Support and Services Manager for
Latin America – Executive Jets. “Embraer is committed to hearing what its customers have to
say, to seeking solutions for continuous improvement, and to giving them the best support. It
is a great opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and network.”
With the growth of the Legacy 600 fleet in
Brazil, Embraer feels it is important to promote a  specific event for the region. The agenda deals
with subjects of interest to operators, such as improvements on Embraer’s service, support and
products, the service center network coverage, material and logistical support, and special
maintenance programs, such as the Embraer Executive Care (EEC).
During this time of economic challenge, Embraer reaffirms its commitment to maintain face-toface
meetings with customers. This is when unity, trust, transparency, and the exchange of
experiences provide significant elements for a solid process of continuous improvement.

Cessna Citation Fleet in Brazil Moves Past 200; Tops International Market

August 13, 2009

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 12, 2009 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, said today Brazil is its leading market for Citation business jets outside the United States, with an in-country fleet of more than 200 Citations for the first time in history. Cessna is represented in Brazil by TAM Aviacao Executiva based at Congonhas Airport (IATA: CGH, ICAO:SBSP) in São Paulo.

“We have had a long relationship with general aviation in Brazil, from our propeller aircraft on up, but the Citation remains most popular,” said Todd Duhnke, director, International Citation Sales. “The performance of the Citation makes it perfect for operations throughout Brazil. It moves easily in point-to-point operations between far-off commerce centers around the country without having to rely on airline hubs, it performs well in the extremes of Brazilian climate, and we have TAM providing expert sales and service.

“This is why more Brazilians have chosen Cessna than any other business jet,” Duhnke said.

The Citation Mustang, introduced in early 2008, has proven particularly popular in Brazil with 22 of the entry level business jets delivered to Brazilian customers. This is the largest concentration of Mustangs outside the U.S. The Citation Sovereign and XLS+ mid-size jets are also popular.

Currently, there are 213 Citations in Brazil, including 22 Citation Mustangs, both leading totals for any one country outside the U.S. Germany has the second largest Citation fleet outside the U.S. with 197. The United Kingdom follows Brazil in Mustang deliveries with 15.

Cessna will be joining TAM to display popular Citations and single-engine propeller aircraft at the Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (LABACE) taking place Aug. 13-15 in São Paulo.

Embraer Announces New Customer Support Contact Center

August 13, 2009

Channel provides complete and timely assistance to executive jet customers of all models

São José dos Campos, August 12, 2009 –Embraer announces its new Customer Support
Contact Center dedicated to executive jets, offering complete and timely assistance for
their operational, technical and maintenance needs. The initiative has already been operating
for North American Phenom 100 customers since December 2008, and has now been
expanded to offer worldwide support for all Embraer executive jet models.
The Customer Support Contact Center is based at Embraer’s headquarters, in São José dos
Campos, Brazil. Its priority is to minimize downtime, right from the first contact to the final
solution, by quickly and efficiently applying appropriate resources to critical needs, thus
assuring that customers have expert assistance anywhere in the world.
“This initiative reinforces our commitment to offer customers the best support,” said Edson
Carlos Mallaco, Embraer Vice President, Customer Support and Services – Executive Jets.
“The Contact Center is staffed by experienced support analysts who can deal with any issue,
including AOG (Aircraft on Ground), technical and parts support, routine maintenance,
spares, aircraft operations or queries in general.”
The Contact Center provides a 365/24/7 quick response alternative, and is integrated with the
network of Embraer owned and authorized service centers, spare parts distribution centers,
and field service representatives, as well as with technical, maintenance and flight operations
support organizations.
In order to meet the demands of executive jet customers, Embraer invested in the creation of
a network consisting of six Company-owned service centers (and a new one that will begin
operations in Brazil, by the end of 2009) and an extensive authorized network, worldwide.
The Company also has partnerships with renowned centers in the areas of logistics and pilot
and mechanic training, besides offering routine inspections, scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance, and special service solution programs, like Embraer Executive Care (EEC).

The Company’s product support structure covers flight operations, and technical and maintenance support customized to the operating profile of each aircraft. This structuremakes possible a significant reduction in aircraft costs and downtime and maximizes the
benefits of this important business tool.

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