Embraer Reveals First Mexican Deal

The EMBRAER 190 jet will fly for the first time with a Mexican company as AeroMexico will operate four of the aircraft under an operational leasing contract with GE Commercial Aviation Services. This order was already included in Embraer’s backlog.

“We are delighted to make this deal public, confirming Embraer’s long-term strategy to become an important player in the Latin American market,” said Mauro Kern, Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “The EMBRAER 190 aircraft will help AeroMexico’s expansion in medium-density markets, given its size, excellent performance, passenger comfort and economics.”

AeroMexico is the first airline to deploy a modern Embraer E-Jet out of Mexico City International Airport, and others. The EMBRAER 190 aircraft will comfortably accommodate 99 passengers in dual-class seating –11 executive class and 88 coach. Deliveries are scheduled to begin during the second semester of 2007.

The acquisition of the new EMBRAER 190 jets is part of the fleet renovation and expansion program of the Mexican consortium, which includes the participation of Aerolitoral, a subsidiary that currently operates 27 Embraer ERJ 145 jets on low-density regional, domestic and international flights out of Mexico’s Monterrey International Airport.