Embraer elevates electric aircraft development
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“We are developing solutions to bring on-demand air transportation to urban areas to improve quality of life for millions of people.”
-Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva
“We have excelled in our near-50-year journey by introducing innovations into the aviation industry and delivering true value to customers,” said Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, President and CEO of Embraer. “We are relentless in our quest for constant growth and through Embraer X we will drive disruptive innovation and accelerate the creation of new businesses with the potential for exponential growth. Urban mobility is ripe for transformation and we are committed to having a major role in this key market.”