Brazil seeks more aviation sales in Africa

UPI, 08/31/2011

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is seeking to expand its international aviation markets with focus on Africa, where its jets’ fuel efficiency, prices and payments terms are likely to have an edge over competitors.

Embraer’s E-190 jet has already scored successes in Asia, with China emerging as a major buyer for the aircraft. The company earlier unveiled plans to enter the defense aviation market as well to compete with major manufacturers in the United States, Europe and Russia.

The latest African customer for Embraer’s passenger jets is Kenya Airways, a major operator in East Africa and beyond, which will buy 10 of the Embraer E-190 aircraft and have the option to purchase more afterwards.

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