EMBRAER S.A.: MATERIAL FACT
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) has announced a significant development pause in its E175-E2 jet program. The Board of Directors approved an additional four-year delay in the program's development, extending the previous pause announced in February 2022. This decision is primarily driven by two factors: ongoing discussions with US pilot unions regarding maximum take-off weight limitations for aircraft with up to 76 seats, and current global market conditions in commercial aviation.
The company notes continued market interest in the current E175 jet model in the US market. Embraer plans to resume program development after this four-year period, which will consequently affect the aircraft's entry into service timeline.
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) ha annunciato una significativa pausa nello sviluppo del suo programma di jet E175-E2. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha approvato un ulteriore ritardo di quattro anni nello sviluppo del programma, estendendo la precedente pausa annunciata a febbraio 2022. Questa decisione è principalmente guidata da due fattori: le discussioni in corso con i sindacati dei piloti statunitensi riguardo ai limiti di peso massimo al decollo per gli aerei con fino a 76 posti, e le attuali condizioni di mercato globale nell'aviazione commerciale.
L'azienda sottolinea l'interesse continuo del mercato per l'attuale modello E175 jet nel mercato statunitense. Embraer prevede di riprendere lo sviluppo del programma dopo questo periodo di quattro anni, il che influenzerà di conseguenza la tempistica di ingresso in servizio dell'aereo.
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) ha anunciado una pausa significativa en el desarrollo de su programa de jet E175-E2. La Junta Directiva aprobó un retraso adicional de cuatro años en el desarrollo del programa, extendiendo la pausa anterior anunciada en febrero de 2022. Esta decisión se debe principalmente a dos factores: las discusiones en curso con los sindicatos de pilotos de EE. UU. sobre las limitaciones de peso máximo al despegue para aeronaves de hasta 76 asientos, y las actuales condiciones del mercado global en la aviación comercial.
La empresa señala el continuo interés del mercado en el modelo actual E175 jet en el mercado estadounidense. Embraer planea reanudar el desarrollo del programa después de este período de cuatro años, lo que afectará, por lo tanto, la cronología de entrada en servicio de la aeronave.
엠브라에르 (NYSE: ERJ)는 E175-E2 제트 프로그램의 개발을 상당히 중단한다고 발표했습니다. 이사회는 프로그램 개발에 추가로 4년의 지연을 승인했으며, 이는 2022년 2월에 발표된 이전의 중단을 연장하는 것입니다. 이 결정은 주로 두 가지 요인에 의해 촉발되었습니다: 최대 이륙 중량 제한에 대한 미국 파일럿 노조와의 지속적인 논의, 그리고 상업 항공의 현재 글로벌 시장 상황입니다.
회사는 미국 시장에서 현재 E175 제트 모델에 대한 지속적인 시장 관심을 언급했습니다. 엠브라에르는 이 4년 기간 후에 프로그램 개발을 재개할 계획이며, 이는 항공기의 서비스 시작 일정에 영향을 미칠 것입니다.
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) a annoncé une pause significative dans le développement de son programme de jet E175-E2. Le Conseil d'Administration a approuvé un retard supplémentaire de quatre ans dans le développement du programme, prolongeant ainsi la pause précédente annoncée en février 2022. Cette décision est principalement motivée par deux facteurs : les discussions en cours avec les syndicats de pilotes américains concernant les limitations de poids maximum au décollage pour les avions de 76 sièges, et les conditions actuelles du marché mondial dans l'aviation commerciale.
L'entreprise souligne l'intérêt continu du marché pour le modèle actuel E175 jet sur le marché américain. Embraer prévoit de reprendre le développement du programme après cette période de quatre ans, ce qui aura par conséquent un impact sur le calendrier d'entrée en service de l'avion.
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) hat eine bedeutende Entwicklungspause in seinem E175-E2-Jetprogramm angekündigt. Der Vorstand hat eine zusätzliche vierjährige Verzögerung in der Entwicklung des Programms genehmigt, wodurch die zuvor im Februar 2022 angekündigte Pause verlängert wird. Diese Entscheidung wird hauptsächlich von zwei Faktoren bestimmt: den laufenden Gesprächen mit den US-Pilotenverbänden über die maximalen Startgewichtsgrenzen für Flugzeuge mit bis zu 76 Sitzen und den aktuellen globalen Marktbedingungen in der kommerziellen Luftfahrt.
Das Unternehmen weist auf das anhaltende Marktinteresse am aktuellen E175-Jet-Modell im US-Markt hin. Embraer plant, die Programmentwicklung nach diesem vierjährigen Zeitraum wieder aufzunehmen, was folglich den Zeitplan für den Eintritt des Flugzeugs in den Dienst beeinflussen wird.
- Continued strong market interest in current E175 jet model in US market
- Additional 4-year delay in E175-E2 development program
- Entry into service timeline pushed back further
- Regulatory constraints affecting program viability
Insights
Embraer's decision to extend the pause on its E175-E2 development by an additional four years represents a significant strategic adjustment with notable market implications. This is the second major delay for this program since February 2022, pushing potential entry into service well into the 2030s.
The core issue remains the US scope clauses - contractual weight restrictions in pilot union agreements that effectively prevent regional carriers from operating the E175-E2 as designed. These scope clauses limit aircraft to 76 seats and a maximum take-off weight below what the E175-E2 requires to deliver its promised efficiency improvements.
From a financial perspective, this decision likely preserves
This pause reflects calculated portfolio management rather than program abandonment. By maintaining the development program in suspended animation, Embraer retains optionality should scope clauses eventually change, while avoiding the competitive disadvantage of completely abandoning next-generation technology.
For investors, this decision offers mixed signals: positive for near-term cash preservation and focus on revenue-generating products, but potentially concerning for long-term competitive positioning against Airbus's A220 program, which targets the segment just above regional jets. The move suggests Embraer is prioritizing its successful executive jet division and emerging eVTOL/defense businesses while maintaining its regional jet presence with minimal additional investment.
EMBRAER S.A.
Publicly Held Company
CNPJ/MF: 07.689.002/0001-89
NIRE: 353.003.257-67
SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS,
The re-programing of activities remains associated with the ongoing US mainline scope clause discussions with the pilot unions regarding the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) limitation for aircraft with up to 76 seats, together with current global market conditions for commercial aviation and the continuing interest in the current E175 jet in the US market.
The Company expects to resume the program development activities following the aforementioned period, which will result in a re-programming of the aircraft entry into service.
In keeping with its strategy of innovation and growth, the Company will maintain its shareholders and the market duly informed about new material information according to the applicable legislation.
São José dos Campos, February 25, 2025.
Antonio Carlos Garcia
Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations
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