The 20,000-square-meter area of the Service Center has two hangars, one of which is dedicated to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of executive jets manufactured by the company, and the other to support the operation of business aircraft (Fixed-Base Operations – FBO).
SOROCABA, BRAZIL – Embraer inaugurated a new Service Center for its executive jets, at Bertram Luiz Leupolz (SOD) Airport, in the city of Sorocaba, Brazil. The company’s new facility, which involved an investment of more than USD 25 million, is expected to generate up to 250 direct and specialized jobs over the coming years. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Sorocaba, Antonio Carlos Pannunzio, among other dignitaries.
“This new investment highlights Embraer’s commitment to its customers, the State of Sao Paulo, and Brazil,” said Frederico Fleury Curado, President & CEO.
The 20,000-square-meter area of the Service Center has two hangars, one of which is dedicated to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of executive jets manufactured by the company, and the other to support the operation of business aircraft (Fixed-Base Operations – FBO).
The Center comprises a passenger boarding and arrival terminal, providing airport services, meeting rooms for customers, and rest areas for crew members – all equipped with TV, Internet access, and telephony.
The city of Sorocaba demonstrates a business aviation vocation, with more than 30 companies based at the airport, growing air traffic, and favorable weather. The airport’s proximity to the capital city of Sao Paulo, Greater Sorocaba’s continued development, and its qualified work force were also strong factors influencing the decision.
With the inauguration of the Sorocaba facility, Embraer is expanding its Service Center network at strategic locations, to support the growing fleet of executive jets in Brazil. In addition to the Company-owned service center already in operation in the city of Sao Jose dos Campos, there are four other authorized service centers in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Curitiba, and Goiania. Complementing this network is a 24/7 Contact Center at the Company’s headquarters. There are currently more than 160 Embraer Phenom and Legacy executive jets operating in Brazil.
Embraer delivers first E-Jet to SkyWest Inc.
Embraer delivered, in a ceremony held at the company’s headquarters, in Sao Jose dos Campos, the first E175 to SkyWest Inc. (SkyWest), based in the State of Utah, U.S. The aircraft is part of the firm order signed by the airline last year, for 40 E175 aircraft. SkyWest Airlines will operate the aircraft as United Express for United Airlines. The E175s are configured in a dual-class 76-seat layout.
An additional 60 orders are reconfirmable, subject to SkyWest being awarded Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) contracts with major U.S. airline partners. The agreement between SkyWest and Embraer also includes options for another 100 E175s, taking the potential total order up to 200 airplanes.
SkyWest and Embraer executives during the delivery ceremony of the E175 jet to SkyWest.
In a separate deal with Embraer, SkyWest became the launch customer of the E175-E2, ordering 100 aircraft with 100 additional options, for deliveries beginning in 2020.
SkyWest is the largest regional airline group in the world and is the parent company of SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines. Both companies have long histories with Embraer and were early customers for the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft. More than 40 EMB 120 Brasilia aircraft currently fly in the SkyWest Airlines network, primarily in the western United States. ExpressJet Airlines operates 251 aircraft of the ERJ 145 family and is the largest ERJ operator in the world.
As the leader in the 70 to 130-seat segment, Embraer continues to invest in the E-Jets family, which is flown by some 65 airlines from 45 countries.
Photo caption: Photo caption: Unveiling the plaque, inaugurating the Service Center. From left to right: Mayor of Sorocaba, Antonio Carlos Pannunzio; Marco Tulio Pellegrini, president & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets; Edson Carlos Mallaco, Vice President, Customer Support and Services, Embraer Executive Jets, and Ricardo Volpi, Superintendent of DAESP (Aviation Department of Sao Paulo State).
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