Embraer Sells 11 E-Jets to British Airways

SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- Embraer and British Airways signed a contract for 11 E-Jets, comprised of six EMBRAER 170 and five EMBRAER 190SR jets, to be operated by BA CityFlyer. BA CityFlyer is British Airways wholly owned regional subsidiary that operates international and domestic routes from London City Airport, England.>> The deal, which heralds a significant modernization of its regional fleet, also includes options for another three EMBRAER 190SR jets. The contract value of the E-Jets firm orders is US$ 376.5 million, at list price, based on January 2008 economic conditions, and could reach US$ 489 million, if all options are confirmed.>> The first BA CityFlyer EMBRAER 170, configured with 76 seats, is scheduled for delivery in the second semester of 2009. The larger EMBRAER 190SR will seat up to 98 passengers. Both will have a single-class layout.>> We are absolutely delighted to win this order from such an internationally renowned, worldclass airline. This marks a great achievement for Embraer and the E-Jets family, said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. It is a privilege to have our E-Jets chosen as the backbone for modernizing BA CityFlyers fleet in its operations out of London City Airport, where the very short runway and the noise restrictions are highly demanding.>> The EMBRAER 170 obtained steep approach certification to operate at London City Airport in June 2007. This approach uses a software solution developed within the existing fly-by-wire system, which means improved flight quality and control and reduced pilot workload, with less weight and maintenance cost. The EMBRAER 190SR is currently undergoing a series of engineering evaluation tests with a view to receiving its steep approach certification by the end of 2009.