Thanks to Embraer, Brazil has become a major player in aerospace. In this special feature, we examine the challenges facing the country's champion as a new chief executive takes over from the iconic Mauricio Botelho. We also look at the growth of Brazil's SMEs, the outlook for defence spending, and the airlines sector after Varig's demise.
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| Little big jet - the E-175 The last - but by no means least - member of Embraer's E-Jet family, the E-175 is carving out a niche in the regional jet market after a tough start | |
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| At the crossroads - Military procurements |
| Survival of the fittest Varig's decline sparked a scramble by airlines to fill the flag carrier's routes and respond to the soaring demand for air travel in Brazil |
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