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Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

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2026
27 August Range has increased to 2,055 nautical miles, opening nonstop routes such as Aspen to New York.

Phenom 300EV certified as first light jet with autoland

The light jet has received approval from Brazil's ANAC, the US FAA and Europe's EASA, clearing it for worldwide commercial delivery.

6 August KAI President, Kim Jong-chul, with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, at the signing of the MOU on the 28th of July 2026.

KAI partners with Embraer on structures

The agreement sets out a framework for joint work on structures technology, with both companies exploring opportunities across design, engineering and quality control.

29 July SkyNaute uses Safran's HRG Crystal gyroscope technology to maintain accuracy when GNSS signals are jammed.

Safran will supply inertial navigation for Eve eVTOL

Two SkyNaute units will be fitted to each aircraft, using hemispherical resonant gyroscope technology to maintain navigation accuracy when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable.

29 July

Strata signs composite aerostructures deal with Embraer

The MoA establishes a framework to evaluate composite aerostructures supply for Embraer's E2 family of commercial aircraft.

26 July

ReleaseSeAH Aerospace & Defense becomes Korea's first aluminium alloy supplier for Airbus

23 July Additional capacity is intended to give both companies flexibility to meet future Gripen customer demand.

Embraer and Saab agree Gripen production expansion

Assembly at the São Paulo State facility will complement Saab's Linköping line as the two companies look to expand delivery capacity.

17 July

ReleaseEmbraer E2 jets receive EASA certification for ROAAS safety technology

15 July Extended range now reaches 2,055 nautical miles, with roughly 430lb of added payload capacity.

Embraer's Phenom 300EV upgrade adds Autoland and range

The upgraded light jet becomes the largest business jet fitted with Garmin Emergency Autoland, alongside a new Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller.

7 July

ReleaseEmbraer's E-Jets family awarded type certification by India's Civil Aviation Authority

2 July The 500E offers a transcontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles with four passengers aboard.

Embraer’s Praetor 500E cleared for global operation

Certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA clears the jet for operation across North America, Europe and Latin America.

2 July

ReleaseSafran inaugurates new electrical wiring factory in Chihuahua, Mexico

4 June

ReleaseCPI Aero announces new long-term supply agreement to manufacture engine air inlet assemblies for Embraer Phenom 100EX

11 May

ReleaseEmbraer names India's Bharat Forge as new supplier

11 May

ReleaseBharat Forge secures long-term contract with Embraer for manufacturing of landing gear forgings

6 May

ReleaseGarmin receives Best Supplier of the Year Award for 11th straight year from Embraer

30 April

ReleaseNext‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

29 April

ReleaseEmbraer and Fraunhofer IPK sign MoU for potential collaboration related to Industry 4.0

28 April

ReleasePratt & Whitney recognized as Embraer's Best Supplier of the Year for Outstanding Collaboration

20 April

ReleaseHexcel named Embraer Best Supplier of the Year for second consecutive year

15 April

ReleaseEmbraer recognises best suppliers of the year and reinforces operational efficiency through partnership

8 April

ReleaseEmbraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia's aerospace industry

7 April

ReleaseEmbraer and ALADA sign agreement to drive new business opportunities in Latin America and Africa

18 March The aircraft uses a twin-propfan fuel-cell electric configuration with 700 bar hydrogen tanks above the wing, supporting ventilation and refuelling compatibility, while avoiding early reliance on cryogenic storage.

Beyond Aero advances hydrogen jet after design milestone

Integration of propulsion storage and safety systems has supported certification alignment and progression into detailed design and validation planning.

5 March

Major airframers lean on CPI experience

CPI Aerostructures has gained repeat orders from two major airframers recently - for engine inlet assemblies on the Phenom 300 and canisters for the F-16 - and picked up pod production for Raytheon.

5 March The 42-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen Smart Window.

Embraer focuses on cabin enhancements for Praetor upgrades

Reimagined cabins are at the heart of the latest model Praetors from Embraer, and deliveries of the new specification are expected to begin in Q1 2029.

4 March

ReleaseEmbraer and Valkyrie Aero expand A‑29 Super Tucano capabilities for C-UAS mission

26 February The E175 seats up to 88 passengers and is positioned to unlock underserved ‘blue ocean’ markets in smaller cities.

Adani and Embraer advance E175 assembly line in India

An agreement supports the development of an integrated regional aircraft ecosystem with proposed final assembly capability for the E175.

20 February

ReleaseEmbraer and Hindalco sign MOU to assess potential aluminium business opportunities in Aerospace

20 February

ReleaseEmbraer and Northrop Grumman jointly developing advanced air mobility capabilities for U.S. and allied nations

9 February

ReleaseEmbraer advances supply chain development in India

5 February

ReleaseAmphibian Aerospace Industries and Apogee Aerospace forge strategic collaboration to advance amphibious aviation in India with Albatross 2.0

3 February

ReleaseEmbraer presents first Republic of Korea Air Force’s C-390 Millennium

29 January

ReleaseSafran moves to a new engineering center in Brazil

27 January

ReleaseEmbraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace announce strategic partnership to establish regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India

19 January

ReleaseSafran to sell to Embraer its 50% stake in their aircraft interiors joint-venture EZAir

2025
17 December

ReleaseEmbraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force and announces potential assembly line in Portugal

11 December Smart Planning uses AI to help predict material shortages and excesses.

Embraer and Aquarela complete AI-based Smart Planning project

The ten-month collaboration brought AI-driven visibility to Embraer’s supply chain, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and improving supplier coordination across operations.

2 December

ReleaseEmbraer and PGZ sign five MoUs to strengthen strategic cooperation in Poland’s aerospace and defense sector

11 November

ReleaseEmbraer to expand A-29 Super Tucano capabilities to counter Unmanned Aerial Systems effectively and affordably

23 October Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, and Vinod Sahay, Member of the Group Executive Board at Mahindra Group, celebrate their strategic alliance.

Embraer and Mahindra deepen cooperation on C-390 for India

The agreement expands upon an earlier MoU between the two companies, positioning India as a manufacturing hub for the C-390 Millennium.

20 October

ReleaseEmbraer signs MoU with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)

17 October

ReleaseEmbraer inaugurates India office in New Delhi

20 September

Constellium extends supply partnership with Embraer divisions

The contract extension is set to provide Embraer with advanced aluminium solutions from Constellium facilities in France and the United States.

3 September

ReleaseEmbraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority

14 August The C‑390 fleet recorded a 93% mission capability rate with mission completion above 99%.

Embraer sets Lithuanian partnerships to deepen defence ties

The company's MoUs with eight universities and companies outline MRO, engineering, technology and supply chain work after Lithuania selected the C-390 for its air force.

7 August The piloted VX4 prototype undergoing flight testing at Vertical’s Flight Test Centre at Cotswold Airport.

Aciturri to supply entire VX4 airframe for Vertical

The company has agreed to manufacture and engineer the full VX4 airframe as part of Vertical’s wider Flightpath 2030 production and certification strategy.

1 August

ReleaseEmbraer to develop a strong industrial partnership with Lithuania while strengthening its presence across Europe

24 July Portugal’s first A-29N and third KC-390 Millennium.

Embraer's A-29N makes European inroads in Portugal

Delivery of third KC-390 and launch of A-29N flight test campaign marked two programme landmarks in Portuguese Air Force cooperation with Embraer.

30 June

ReleaseStonepeak completes acquisition of Forgital

18 June

ReleaseNew orders for FACC at Paris Airshow