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Embraer S.A. Description

Embraer S.A. primarily develops, produces, and sells jet and turboprop aircrafts for civil and defense aviation markets in Brazil, North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and internationally. It also offers aircrafts for agricultural use, structural components, mechanical and hydraulic systems, aviation services, and technical activities related to the production and maintenance of aerospace material. In addition, the company designs, develops, and manufactures various commercial aircrafts for regional, low-cost, and mainline airlines; and develops a line of executive jets for fractional ownership companies, charter and air-taxi companies, and high-net-worth individuals, as well as offers after-sales customer support services, such as sales, inventory pooling programs, MRO services, customer training, and other product support. Further, it provides a range of integrated solutions for the defense and security market, including training/light attack, military transport, and government transport aircrafts; aerial surveillance platforms; command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; maintenance and material solutions; and contractor logistic support programs. Additionally, the company manufactures general aviation propeller aircrafts, such as executive planes and crop dusters; and landing gear, fuel systems, and fuel tanks, as well as offers structural parts, and mechanical and hydraulic systems for the production of helicopters. It has strategic alliances with European Aerospace and Defense Group, AEL Sistemas, Boeing, and AVIC. The company was formerly known as Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. and changed its name to Embraer S.A. in November 2010. Embraer S.A. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Keywords: Helicopter Customer Support Services Integrated Solutions Fuel Systems Aerospace Material Aviation Services Structural Parts Hydraulic Systems Material Solutions Military Transport Reconnaissance Systems