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Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Embraer Wins 11-Plane Order From British Airways

To Be Operated By BA CityFlyer Subsidiary

Embraer and British Airways signed a contract Monday for 11 E-Jets to be operated by regional subsidiary BA CityFlyer, which operates international and domestic routes from London City Airport, England.

The deal includes six Embraer 170 and five Embraer 190SR jets, as well as options for another three Embraer 190SRs. The contract value of the E-Jets firm orders is $376.5 million US at list price, and could reach $489 million if all options are confirmed.

The first BA CityFlyer Embraer 170, configured with 76 seats, is scheduled for delivery in the second half 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 CityFlyer's 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-bywire 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.

"We are very excited about this new fleet of fuel-efficient aircraft, which will not only meet our environmental objectives but, also, deliver a product with more space and comfort for our customers," said Peter Simpson, Managing Director of BA CityFlyer. "This significant investment in new aircraft further demonstrates British Airways' commitment to services into and out of London City for our customers. Having the combination of the Embraer 170s and Embraer 190s in the same fleet will give us greater flexibility, enabling us to match capacity with demand on routes within our existing and future network. The Embraer E-Jets family was selected after a detailed analysis to find a suitable replacement for our aging regional fleet and one that offered us a greater range for existing and planned new destinations."

British Airways also signed the Embraer Pool Flight Hour Program, which provides inventory control at reduced initial payments for parts and infrastructure.

FMI: www.embraer.com, www.britishairways.com

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