Embraer

Embraer launches its inaugural class of the GIFT (Guiding and Inspiring Future Technicians) program, a course developed to train new aviation mechanics in Sorocaba, Brazil. The training program will have in-venue classes, in partnership with Athon College and EWM.

West Star announces the expansion of its Chattanooga, TN, (CHA) facility with the opening of additional leased hangar space. At 19,200 square feet, with 7,000 square feet of back shop support, the new space will be used as a dedicated Embraer support facility.

Embraer and Collins Aerospace collaborate on the development and testing of an innovative carbon nanotube electrothermal heating technology (CNT) for ice-protection systems, seeking to create more efficient and sustainable aircraft. The project recently achieved a major milestone by initiating a flight-test campaign at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto unit in Brazil.

This week in Nashville, TN, Embraer celebrates the 20th anniversary of Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS). Opened in 2002, EAMS provides comprehensive airframe services for all heavy maintenance, unscheduled maintenance, checks and structural repairs, modifications, supplemental type certificates (STCs), aircraft bridging and lease returns.

AVIAN Inventory Management, LLC (“AVIAN”), together with York Aerospace Solutions III (“YAS”) as the sole capital partner, signs an agreement with Embraer for exclusive purchasing, marketing and distribution rights of surplus Embraer commercial and business-jet airplane parts. Designed to promote accessibility and speed to market, AVIAN’s focused distribution center will deliver unparalleled product availability to all aircraft operators and maintenance and repair stations around the world, providing a one-stop, go-to access point.

Embraer and Avfuel Corporation announce their recent collaboration to bring Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. The agreement comes as Embraer announces its commitment on climate action, such as achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and supporting the aviation industry's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, both of which include integrating the use of SAF into its sustainability initiatives.

Pro Star Aviation, an aerospace modification center, announces Embraer has selected the company as the new Northeast Embraer Authorized Service Center to provide line and base maintenance support on the Phenom 100/300, Legacy 450/500, Praetor 500/600 and Legacy 600/650 airframes.

INGENIO Aerospace (INGENIO), developers of innovative aircraft cabin and cockpit solutions, announces that Embraer, a leading manufacturer of executive jets, is adding INGENIO’s table tablet holder as an accessory for the Phenom 300E aircraft.