Embraer sells five more jets to Azul
Brazilian airline increases the number of firm orders to 41 aircraft
São José dos Campos, July 19, 2010 – Embraer has signed an additional contract
with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for the sale of five more EMBRAER 195 jets. The
total value of the deal, at list price, is US$ 211 million, under January 2010 economic
conditions. This order is already included in Embraer’s firm order backlog for the second
quarter of 2010 as “Undisclosed customer”.
The five EMBRAER 195 jets will be delivered yet this year, and by December,
Azul will have 26 E-Jets in its exclusively Embraer fleet.
After adding in the 36 aircraft ordered in March 2008 (five EMBRAER 190s and 31
EMBRAER 195s), Azul now has a total of 41 firm orders for Embraer jets, as well as
options for another 20 aircraft and purchase rights for 20 more.
“There is no greater sense of satisfaction for a manufacturer than to receive more orders
from an important customer,” said Paulo César de Souza e Silva, Embraer Executive Vice
President, Airline Market. “This new order confirms the customer’s confidence in our
product. We are building a successful commercial partnership with Azul that I am certain will
continue for many years.”
Azul took delivery of its first Embraer aircraft in December 2008. It began operations a few
days later, out of Viracopos Airport (VCP), in the city of Campinas, outstate São Paulo, to
Porto Alegre and Salvador. The airline currently serves 21 cities in Brazil and continues to
expand the number of destinations. It has carried more than three million passengers in about
a year and a half of operation. Investments also include the acquisition of a flight simulator
that is already in use to train the company’s pilots.
“Our customers love the safety, comfort, and reliability of the E-Jets. This additional order is
fundamental for accelerating Azul’s growth even more,” said David Neeleman, Chairman of
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. “This contract also strengthens our ties with Embraer and,
above all, it is undisputed proof of our belief in stimulating air traffic in Brazil with Azul’s
winning formula that allies excellent services with affordable prices.”
The new EMBRAER 195 jets for Azul will be configured identically to those that were
previously ordered, comfortably accommodating 118 passengers in a single class. They will
have the latest entertainment system, with individual monitors, by which each passenger may
select the programming of their preference. With an autonomy of 2,300 nautical miles (4,260
kilometers), the jet is able to fly nonstop on any route between Brazilian capital cities, for
more flexible operations and lower costs.
About Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras began flying on December 15, 2008, and is the only airline
with a fleet formed 100% by Brazilian jets. Azul currently has 18 modern E-Jets
manufactured by Embraer, 13 of which are owned by the company and five are operated
under leasing contracts with other companies. Its purpose is to connect cities that are not
served by competitors with nonstop flights, with a number of flights per day. The idea is to
encourage people to travel, by offering convenience.
With its distinctive pricing policy, new and comfortable airplanes, and top-quality onboard
and ground services, Azul has gained increasing numbers of clients. In a year and a half of
operation, it has carried more than three million passengers. In order to facilitate access to its
hub in Campinas, the company offers executive buses, with Wi-Fi, free of charge, leaving
from several points in the city of São Paulo and outstate locations, several times a day.
For 2010, the plan is to carry 4 million passengers and expand its fleet, incorporate new
destinations, and connect cities already served with nonstop flights. For more information, see
www.voeazul.com.br.
Source: EMBRAER
