Embraer Announces MSJ & MLJ Executive Jets

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(Sao Jose dos Campos, April 8, 2008) -- Embraer formally introduced, today, its new Embraer MSJ and Embraer MLJ executive jet programs, which were recently approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The midsize Embraer MSJ, with a 3,000 nautical miles (5,560 km) range, and the midlight Embraer MLJ, with a 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km) range, will be positioned between the Legacy 600 and the Phenom 300 in the Company's executive jets portfolio. An estimated US$ 750 million will be invested in research and development for the new models, which will enter service in the second semester of 2012 and 2013, respectively.

"The Embraer MSJ and the Embraer MLJ are further evidence of our commitment to introducing innovative and distinctively different products to the business aviation market," said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President and CEO, "Today, we take another step towards our long-term, strategic vision to become a major player in the global executive jets market."

"We are pleased to announce the cleansheet design Embraer MSJ and Embraer MLJ," said Luis Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets "We believe these new jets will revolutionize the midsize and midlight categories, offering best-in-class features with a flat-floor standup cabin, premium comfort in a modern design, full fly-by-wire technology, superior performance, and low operating costs."

Source : Embraer

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