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Few people know this, but Brazil has a giant that challenges Boeing and Airbus! Embraer is the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world and is revolutionizing aviation with an autonomous plane powered by AI! Find out how this national powerhouse is dominating the skies and shocking the global market!
When talking about billion-dollar Brazilian companies, it is common to remember names like Vale, Bradesco and Natura.
No entanto, there is one national giant that dominates the global aviation sector, but which, curiously, does not receive due recognition in Brazil: the Embraer.
A Embraer is the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, behind only Boeing and Airbus.
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The company not only produces commercial aircraft, but also operates in strategic segments such as military, executive and agricultural aviation.
Despite its global prominence, the brand is still underestimated by Brazilians themselves.
The history of aviation and Brazil
Aviation has a strong connection with Brazil.
Although the Wright brothers are recognized as the inventors of the airplane, Brazilians argue that the title belongs to Santos Dumont, who made the first powered flight without the help of catapults, as the Americans did.
With this history of innovation, Brazil has become one of the protagonists of the global aeronautical industry, being the birthplace of Embraer, a company that was created with the objective of transforming the country into a reference in the sector.
Embraer's first steps
The emergence of Embraer is linked to Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) and Research and Development Institute (IPD), created by the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology to develop the national aeronautical industry.
It was in these institutes that one of the most important projects in the history of Brazilian aviation emerged: the IPD-6504, a turboprop designed for regional flights, which was later named Bandeirante.
The plane made its first flight in 1968 and became a commercial success, leading the engineer Ozires Silva founding Embraer in 1969.
The company's global growth
In the following years, Embraer conquered the international market with efficient and affordable models. The Bandeirante quickly became popular, even in the United States, where he conquered 13% of the regional market.
In the 1980s, the company launched the Embraer Brasilia, one of the most advanced turboprops of the time.
In a few years, the model became the most used regional aircraft in the world, being operated by companies of more than 14 countries.
The crisis and the turnaround
Despite its success, Embraer faced a serious financial crisis in the 1990s, after the failure of the model. Vector, which generated huge losses.
The government tried to save the company through a merger with Boeing, but the solution found was the privatization of the company.
The turning point came with the launch of ERJ-145, the company's first commercial jet.
The model, with capacity for 50 passengers, became an immediate success, being adopted by more than 90 airlines in 40 countries.
The strategic role in defense
Unlike other manufacturers, Embraer has expanded its operations to military aviation.
Among his notable projects are airplanes EMB-312 Tucano and the A-29 Super Tucano, used in operations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Embraer also had indirect participation in conflicts, such as Falklands War (1982), when its planes were leased to Argentina.
In addition, the company's aircraft were used by Colombia in the fight against paramilitary groups in 2008.
Leader in strategic segments
Today, Embraer is world leader in the manufacture of jets with up to 130 passengers, surpassing Boeing and Airbus in this category.
Another big hit is the Phenom 300, a compact business jet that tops the list of best-selling aircraft in the world for 12 consecutive years.
According to General Aviation Manufacturers Association, but of 830 units of this model have already been delivered.
Innovation as a trademark
Embraer is always investing in innovation. Recently, the company revealed a autonomous aircraft project powered by renewable fuels, which dispenses with pilots.
The concept was presented in partnership with a Canadian company and could revolutionize the industry.
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For experts, Embraer is one of the most innovative and successful in Brazil, but it still does not receive due recognition in the country.
With a history marked by overcoming, innovation and global achievements, the company continues to strengthen Brazil's name in the aeronautical industry and to consolidate itself as one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world.
What do you think about Embraer being so powerful on the global stage, but still not receiving the recognition it deserves in Brazil? Do you believe that the company's innovation can change the future of aviation? Share your opinion in the comments!
Brazil is growing together with Embraer, Weg, Petrobrás and so many other companies that make us proud.
Yes, it's true, Embraer is a winning company, but why put a picture of LULA, THE THIEF, DESTROYER OF THE COUNTRY AND THE BIGGEST PINOCCHIO IN THE WORLD.
HE SHOULD ASK TO LEAVE BECAUSE HE HAS ALREADY PASSED ALL LIMITS OF HYPOCRISY.
The ****, the **** bolsonalro took our economy from 6th to 12th in 4 years, Lula in 2 years brought it to the 4th economy in the world with a GDP equal to that of China!!
Recognize right away that you were wrong by voting for **** and keep quiet, you will be less embarrassed.
Where did you get this data from? 4th place in the world? Are you crazy? The **** government only serves to trigger inflammation, or don't you go to the supermarket?
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How do you talk about hypocrisy and “forget” the Bolsonaro “clan”.
**** without patriotism and paid **** by Trump wanted to donate EMBRAER to BOING
In addition to wanting to throw Alcântara for foreigners to use without permission for Brazilians to use it.
They are sick and politically illiterate people who don't understand
You talk about recognition in the text but you never mention the founders or the city where the company is headquartered, which is São José dos Campos. These articles need to be improved.