Aircraft offer comfort and convenience with dual-class layout and entertainment system

Embraer delivered two EMBRAER 170 jets to Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today, at its headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. These aircraft are subject to a lease agreement signed by Embraer and Gulf Air just after the Bahrain International Airshow, last January.

“The delivery of these EMBRAER 170 jets to Gulf Air is a significant milestone for Embraer, as this renowned airline certainly strengthens the presence of the E-Jets family in the Middle East,” said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “I would like to assure our friends from Gulf Air our full commitment in supporting the realization of their strategic growth plans with Embraer E-Jets.”

Gulf Air’s EMBRAER 170 is configured in a dual-class layout, featuring seven seats in business class and 60 in economy. The aircraft also feature a state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system configured for maximum cabin comfort. They will be based at Gulf Air’s hub, in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

“The arrival of the new EMBRAER 170 commercial jets marks a significant achievement, as we continue to implement our strategy,” said Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samer Majali. “The aircraft will bring a new dynamic to Gulf Air and a new dimension to our customers, while reinforcing our position as the carrier with the largest number of Middle East connections through our Bahrain Airport hub.”

Embraer press releas, São José dos Campos, March 4, 2010

Geneva-based Baboo becomes the first airline to operate the Embraer 190 into London City Airport

Today, London City Airport (LCY) welcomes the first ever commercial flight of the Embraer 190. Baboo shares the honour as the first airline to operate a Geneva-London City flight with one of its three 100-seater E190 jets.

The E190 has just been certified for steep approach at London City Airport and today marks the first flight of this aircraft.

“Today is a real milestone for us” said a delighted Jacques Bankir, CEO of Baboo. “From the very beginning we chose the steep approach option for our three E190s with the express intention of operating into airports with short runways. We are especially proud to be the first to operate this aircraft, the most comfortable and popular regional jet, into this most user-friendly airport” concludes Jacques Bankir.

Richard Gooding OBE, Chief Executive of London City Airport commented: “We welcome the first flight by Baboo of the E190 into City Airport and we are delighted Baboo has acquired this new environmentally improved aircraft.”

Baboo operates eleven weekly flights between Geneva and London City with the 74-seater Dash 8-Q400 since 25th October 2009. Today London is the number one destination from Geneva.

London City Airport press release 10/02/2010

EMBRAER 190 JET CERTIFIED FOR OPERATING AT LONDON CITY AIRPORT

Steep approach certification achieved after a rigorous nine-month process São José dos Campos, February 2, 2010 – Embraer has received steep approach certification for another member of its E-Jets family, the EMBRAER 190, to operate at London’s premier business airport, London City (LCY). The EMBRAER 170 received the same certification in 2007 and is currently operated by British Airways at LCY.

The EMBRAER 190 uses a software solution developed on the existing fly-by-wire system, which means better flight qualities and control, reduced pilot workload, and lower fuel consumption. The range of the EMBRAER 190 out of LCY is over 800 nautical miles (1,500 km), covering all current routes and bringing important European business destinations within reach.

“As with the EMBRAER 170, the EMBRAER 190 concluded its EASA steep approach certification with no pending items,” said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “This important milestone is likely to attract the attention of other European operators, bringing in new orders and making LCY an even stronger business hub.”

British Airways’ CityFlyer, Switzerland’s Geneva-based Baboo Airlines, and Germany’s Lufthansa Cityline will be the first to operate the EMBRAER 190 out of LCY. The current aircraft fleet flying from this airport is mostly composed of old, out-of-production jets and turboprops that serve a sophisticated business public that relies on a fast and comfortable ride between the bigger European cities and London’s financial center. Because of their high level of comfort, reliability, reduced operating cost, and low emissions, the E-Jets are the perfect solution. Compared to aircraft with similar capacity now operating at LCY, the EMBRAER 190 reduces fuel burn by 25%, which is mirrored by aircraft emissions and brings an additional savings of 50% in maintenance costs.

By the end of 2010, a total of 15 E-Jets are expected to be operating out of LCY, and will have transported one million passengers.

Embraer press release, 2/02/2010

Airline would become the sixth operator of the E-Jets family in the Middle East

Embraer and Gulf Air signed a preliminary agreement, today, during the Bahrain International Airshow, by which two EMBRAER 170 jets would be operated by the airline through an operating lease.

“We are absolutely delighted to be selected by this renowned Gulf region airline, in this milestone year of its 60th anniversary,” said José Luis Molina, Embraer Vice President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa – Airline Market. “We now look forward to concluding the final contract and having our E-Jets form an important part of Gulf Air’s growth plans.”

Both EMBRAER 170 jets – configured in a dual-class layout, featuring seven seats in business class and 60 in economy – would be scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2010. The aircraft also come with a state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system for maximum cabin convenience.

“As Gulf Air takes another step forward in a new strategic direction, I am delighted to have been able to sign this important agreement here, today, at the Kingdom of Bahrain’s first International Air Show,” said Samer Majali, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air. “We are introducing a new concept in regional travel. The realignment and expansion of our regional and international network, and our fleet, will reinforce our position as the carrier with the largest number of Middle East connections through our Bahrain Airport hub. And to deliver this, we need aircraft that are flexible and can meet these demands.”

Embraer, São José dos Campos, January 21, 2010

With this result, Company surpasses 2009 goal
Embraer delivered 91 jets to the airline, executive and defense markets during the fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09), totaling 244 airplanes for the year, surpassing the guidance of 242 deliveries. The Company’s firm order backlog totaled US$ 16.6 billion on December 31, 2009.

In 4Q09, Embraer delivered 23 E-Jets and three ERJ 145 jets to the airline market; six Legacy 600 super midsize jets, 52 Phenom 100 entry level jets, two Lineage 1000 ultralarge jets, and the first Phenom 300 light jet to the executive jets market; and one ERJ 135 jet, two Phenom 100 jets, and one EMBRAER 190 jet to the defense market.

Embraer press release, São José dos Campos, January 12, 2010

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Deliveries by Segment 4T09 2009
Commercial Aviation 26 122
ERJ 145 3 7
EMBRAER 170 6 22
EMBRAER 175 2 11
EMBRAER 190 12 62
EMBRAER 195 3 20
Executive Aviation 61 115
Phenom 100 52 93
Phenom 300 1 1
Legacy 600 6 18
Lineage 1000 2 3
Defense Market * 4 7
ERJ 135 1 1
Phenom 100 2 4
EMBRAER 190 1 2
TOTAL 91 244

* Includes the delivery of jets configured to transport officials and aircraft
delivered to State-owned companies