Embraer expects more demand for aircraft. Portugal can help

Embraer anticipates the demand for 10,550 aircraft with a capacity of 150 seats in the next 20 years. And nearly two thirds of this demand (65%) will correspond to new aircraft for regional flights, according to information released by the Brazilian company Sunday. Portugal can help meet this demand.

"Efficiency and sustainability remain the main reason for this projection of demand in this market, which will become more and more part of the global air transport ecosystem" [19659002] From now until 2038, there will be 16,000 planes that can carry up to 150 passengers; Currently, there are 9,000 aircraft with these conditions. However, this growth may involve some obstacles, such as rising costs and the ability of the industry to resist them.

"Although the growth of this industry has exceeded all expectations in recent years, we are preparing for a period of higher costs, with continued pressure to increase profitability, revenues are declining and profits will disappear. with this increase, "warned John Slattery, President and CEO of Embraer's Commercial Aviation Unit.

Portugal could contribute to the growth of Embraer orders at the Évora factory, which is expected to take control of the company that the Brazilian brand and Boeing will create in the months to come.

In early July, Boeing announced an agreement to hold 80% of the company owning the aviation. d & # 39; Embraer. If the operation is approved by the regulators, the operation will be worth 3.8 billion dollars (3.25 billion euros).