EMBRAER ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF TEN EMBRAER 190 TO CHINA’S HEBEI

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EMBRAER ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF TEN EMBRAER 190 TO CHINA’S HEBEI
AIRLINES WITH PURCHASE RIGHTS FOR ADDITIONAL FIVE UNITS

The new jets will be used to boost the economic development and support air transportation
growth in Hebei Province
São José dos Campos, April 12, 2011 – Embraer and China’s Hebei Airlines Co., Ltd. inked
an order for ten EMBRAER 190 earlier today at a signing ceremony held in Beijing, P.R.
China. The first delivery of these ten jets is scheduled for September 2012.
To meet the growing demand for air transportation as a consequence of the region rapid
economic development in recent years, Hebei Provincial Government is giving top priority to
aviation expansion. In June 2010, with strong support from the provincial government, Hebei
Airlines was inaugurated as a holding company of Hebei Aviation Investment Group, a
leading state-owned company. Currently, Hebei Airlines operates six aircraft, including two
Embraer ERJ 145. The EMBRAER 190 will help the airline support its near-term expansion.
“We are delighted to welcome Hebei Airlines as our newest E-Jets operator. The current
Chinese fleet of Embraer aircraft will soon reach 100 airplanes and this deal emphasizes
Chinese operators’ confidence and recognition in our products,” said Paulo César de Souza e
Silva, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “EMBRAER 190 is a worldwide
success with outstanding economics, performance and comfort. We believe our aircraft will
play an important role in Hebei Airlines’ market development.”
“Thanks to the correct guidance and strong support from the Hebei Provi

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