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São José dos Campos, April 12, 2011 – Embraer and China’s Hebei Airlines Co., Ltd. inked an order for ten EMBRAER 190 earlier today at a signing ceremony held in Beijing, P.R. China. The first delivery of these ten jets is scheduled for September 2012.

To meet the growing demand for air transportation as a consequence of the region rapid economic development in recent years, Hebei Provincial Government is giving top priority to aviation expansion. In June 2010, with strong support from the provincial government, Hebei Airlines was inaugurated as a holding company of Hebei Aviation Investment Group, a leading state-owned company. Currently, Hebei Airlines operates six aircraft, including two Embraer ERJ 145. The EMBRAER 190 will help the airline support its near-term expansion.

“We are delighted to welcome Hebei Airlines as our newest E-Jets operator. The current Chinese fleet of Embraer aircraft will soon reach 100 airplanes and this deal emphasizes Chinese operators’ confidence and recognition in our products,” said Paulo César de Souza e Silva, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “EMBRAER 190 is a worldwide success with outstanding economics, performance and comfort. We believe our aircraft will play an important role in Hebei Airlines’ market development.”

“Thanks to the correct guidance and strong support from the Hebei Provincial Party Committee and Government, Hebei Airlines has introduced ten EMBRAER 190s to expand its regional aircraft fleet and will also take positive actions to make the deal for another five aircraft come true. This deal enables us to leap forwacerd for future development, which we believe will play an active role in economic, political and culture development for Hebei province,” said Wang Sheping, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hebei Airlines. “We will take this cooperation with Embraer as the turning point for further strengthening partnership for a win-win development at all levels and in all-round aspects.”

Source: Embraer