Embraer has signed a contract with Passaredo Linhas Aereas to deliver two pre-owned 50-seat ERJ 145 jets. The official announcement of the deal took place two days ago at the airlines’ headquarters in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Passaredo Linhas Aereas will use these jets to boost its expansion plans.

As asserted by Embraer VP of marketing and sales in Latin America Alex Glock, “It is truly a pleasure to see the ERJ 145 jet, which is now used by 28 operators in 16 countries, flying, once again, in Brazil, and with an enterprising company that enjoys such prestige, as does Passaredo. We have an excellent relationship with Passaredo, that has operated EMB 120 Brasilia aircraft ever since its founding, and we intend to carry on this partnership for many more years.”

Currently, the Brazilian airline operates six EMB 120 Brasilia aircrafts. The company’s newest purchase aims to strengthen their presence on the Brazilian region.  The first delivery is scheduled to take place in the first half of 2009.

“The choice of the ERJ 145 jet is part of Passaredo’s expansion plan, and is focused
primarily on improving customer service,” said José Luiz Felício, President of the Passaredo Group. “With the introduction of the ERJ 145 jet, we intend to complement the services offered to our passengers, by increasing frequencies and adding destinations.”