10/10/2003
EMBRAER TAKES DELIVERY OF the FIRST WING FOR THE EMBRAER 190
Kawasaki Aeronáutica do Brasil (KAB), a subsidiary of Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries and one of Embraer’s industrial partners for the EMBRAER 170/190 Program, delivered today the first wing for the EMBRAER 190 aircraft.
Delivery of the first wing was celebrated in a special ceremony attended by the President of Kawasaki Aeronáutica do Brasil, Tsuneo Komaki, and Embraer’s Executive Vice-President Development and Industry Satoshi Yokota, as well as by local officials, authorities and other executives from both companies.
“We are very proud and happy to see that the partnership between Kawasaki Aeronáutica do Brasil and Embraer is bearing fruits,” said Satoshi Yokota, Embraer Executive Vice-President, Development and Industry. “Both companies are thoroughly committed to the success of our products, and Kawasaki Aeronáutica do Brasil brings significant value to Embraer and to Brazil”.
“Although it might be only the first of many, this is a great achievement for all of us, that results from the dedication of all the people involved,” said Tsuneo Komaki, President of Kawasaki Aeronáutica do Brasil. “All KAB employees join me in greeting the people from both Embraer and Kawasaki who share this milestone with us.”
Kawasaki Aeronáutica do Brasil is an industrial partner settled in Gavião Peixoto. The inauguration of the Kawasaki plant at Gavião Peixoto Unit last April puts in practice the concept of bringing Embraer’s partners to Brazil, thus contributing with the generation of new jobs in the country and the increase of Brazilian content in its products.
Manufacturing of the complete (structure and systems) wing sets for the EMBRAER 190 aircraft is performed in Brazil, with parts and subsets shipped from KHI. Final assembly takes place at Gavião Peixoto. Initial output will be one set (completely assembled pair) of wings per month with 38 employees, scheduled to attain four per month when output reaches planned levels, with some 130 employees at the facility.
The EMBRAER 190’s spacious four-abreast cabin can be configured with 98 to 108 seats in single class, as well as with premium seats for dual-class service. The aircraft’s double-bubble fuselage ensures maximum passenger comfort and ample stowage space for longer flights compatible with its 2,200 nm range.
Mission versatility, operational efficiency and cabin design offered by the new EMBRAER 170/190 jet family allow airlines to operate these aircraft in a variety of markets where the 70- to 110-seat jets offer natural growth from traditional regional airplanes, a right-sizing option from larger equipment, as well as a step forward for low cost carriers to enhance their presence in mid-size markets.
Recently Embraer launched a new website introducing the “Rule of 70 to 110” on the growing market trend in commercial aviation toward aircraft in the 70- to 110-seat category. The new site details four critical issues facing commercial carriers today: the growing gap between capacity and demand; market requirements pushing the limits of regional jets; the aging fleet of mainline aircraft; and excess capacity on a majority of routes. For more information, visit http://www.ruleof70to110.com.
EMBRAER 170 On Track for Certification
The EMBRAER 170 certification campaign continues at full steam, following the company’s definition of November 2003 as the certification date for the model. The EMBRAER 175 successfully performed its maiden flight on June 14th and certification is due on the 2nd Quarter 2004. The EMBRAER 190 certification program is scheduled for the 3rd Quarter 2005, followed by the EMBRAER 195 certification on the 2nd Quarter 2006.
As of June 30, 2003 the EMBRAER 170/190 family order book totals 244 firm orders and 309 purchase options from SWISS, Air Caraïbes, Alitalia, GECAS, LOT, US Airways, and JetBlue.
Taken fron http://www.embraer.com
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Primer
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October 14, 2003 at 5:28 pm