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Embraer and American Airlines Sign Contract for 15 E175s

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Embraer and American Airlines Sign Contract for 15 E175s

São José dos Campos, Brazil, May 3, 2018 – Embraer and American Airlines Inc. signed a firm order for 15 E175 jets with a 76-seat configuration. The contract has a value of USD 705 million, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2018 second-quarter backlog. Deliveries will take place in 2019 between March and November.

Combined with the airline’s three previous orders for the E175, this new contract results in a total of 89 E175s for American Airlines. The most recent order took place in October 2017 for ten aircraft.

“We are thrilled that the E175 continues to be the right solution for American. This is American’s fourth order for the E175 since 2013 and their repeat order demonstrates how well the aircraft serves their business needs and the confidence they have in our platform,” said Charlie Hillis, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

American Airlines selected Envoy, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, to operate the 15 aircraft, which will be configured with a total of 76 seats, being 12 in First Class and 64 in Main Cabin, including Main Cabin Extra seats.

Including this new contract, Embraer has sold more than 400 E175s to airlines in North America since January 2013, earning more than 80% of all orders in this 76-seat jet segment.

Since entering revenue service, the E-Jets family has received more than 1,800 orders and over 1,400 aircraft have been delivered. Today, E-Jets are flying in the fleet of 70 customers in 50 countries. The versatile 70 to 150-seat family is flying with low-cost airlines as well as with regional and mainline carriers.

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China Set to Debut New J-35A Stealth Fighter at Zhuhai Airshow

China Set to Debut New J-35A Stealth Fighter at Zhuhai Airshow

Next week, China will unveil its latest stealth fighter, the J-35A, at Zhuhai Airshow. This much-anticipated debut highlights China’s ongoing ambition to strengthen its military capabilities and match U.S. air power, especially within Asia.

Scheduled for November 12-17, the airshow is expected to showcase major advancements in Chinese military aviation, including the J-35A—a new addition to China’s expanding lineup of fifth-generation fighter jets.

This unveiling marks a milestone for China as it becomes the second country, after the United States, to field two distinct fifth-generation stealth fighters. The J-35A is anticipated to complement china jets existing Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter, demonstrating China’s progress toward a high-tech, self-reliant defense industry.

The U.S. currently operates the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, and China’s J-35A will likely be a direct competitor, aligning with Beijing’s aspirations for technological parity with the West.

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The airshow comes at a symbolic time, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of both the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the establishment of the PLA Air Force on November 11. As such, the J-35A’s debut represents not only a technical achievement but also a celebration of China’s growing military influence.

Reportedly, the J-35A could be the first in a series of fighters for the PLA, with potential for carrier-based operations. Its compatibility with China’s aircraft carriers would add considerable strength to the nation’s military reach by enhancing both aerial and naval combat capabilities.

Additionally, the J-35A is seen as a future replacement for China’s aging J-10 and J-11 aircraft, alongside the FC-31. When deployed together with the J-20, the FC-31 will likely offer a potent combination in China’s air defense strategy, solidifying its status as a major player in military aviation.

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China is moving steadily toward its goal of producing indigenous, high-quality military equipment that can rival U.S. and Russian platforms.

This unveiling reinforces China’s position in the competitive landscape of fifth-generation fighters and underlines its determination to be a leading power in both defense technology and strategic military capability.

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