Embraer chief executive officer claims jet manufacturer researching opportunities for a brand-new airplane

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is researching the marketplace and brand-new innovation that can require it developing a brand new jet, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Francisco Gomes Neto informed.

A brand-new plane can aid the plane supplier take on much bigger competitors Airbus and Boeing, which supply thousands of jets a year compared to Embraer’s lots of airplane.

But Gomes Neto kept in mind that no choices have actually been made yet.

“At this point in time, we don’t have concrete plans to go to a big narrow body,” he claimed, including that the research studies for brand-new engine modern technologies, avionics and possible need are “to be prepared.”

In the meanwhile, Gomes Neto claimed Embraer is concentrated on boosting outcomes and marketing its local airplanes, which won orders previously this year from American Airlines, making its E2 jet and “delivering what we promise” consumers.

The Federal Aviation Administration authorized a truck variation of its E190 passenger-to-freighter transformed jet previously this month, aiding clear the method for its business intro.

“This is maybe the advantage we have: We have a great product [that’s] available,” Gomes Neto claimed.

Both Airbus and Boeing are having a hard time to increase manufacturing and supply airplane promptly following the pandemic. Boeing has actually the included obstacles of a safety and security situation and a machinist strike.

Boeing as soon as had strategies to take control of Embraer’s business jet organization however finished those conversations in very early 2020. Last month, Embraer claimed Boeing would certainly pay it $150 million over the scuttled strategy.

Like its rivals, Embraer is encountering supply chain pressures appearing of the pandemic, and the business is taking a much more thorough consider distribution capacities.

Engines, hydraulic shutoffs, cabin insides and elements for them are several of the locations where it has actually been tough to increase manufacturing from providers, Gomes Neto claimed. He included that he anticipates supply chain troubles will likely relieve in 2026.