ECC Leasing Sells ERJ 145 Jet to Brazil's Federal Police

Released on Thursday, February 05, 2009

S�o José dos Campos, February 5, 2009 � ECC Leasing Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer, has sold a second ERJ 145 used jet to Brazil's Federal Police Department (Departamento de Polícia Federal � DPF). The aircraft, whose delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2009, will join the other ERJ 145 delivered in July 2006 and successfully operated by DPF.

"It is gratifying to us at Embraer to see another of our aircraft being deployed to meet the Brazilian government's transportation needs throughout its vast territory," said Paulo Estev�o de Carvalho Tullio, Embraer Asset Management Director. "The Company aims to provide the best products and services, worldwide, and has endeavored to increase its global presence, with a specific emphasis on Brazil."

The DPF will use the airplane for new missions arising from the expansion of its operational scope. This agreement includes a service package that will benefit both this and the first aircraft, improving their dispatch reliability.

"The Federal Police Department has nationwide responsibilities, which require flexible, fast, and safe air transportation, with the highest possible dispatch reliability rates and facilitated maintenance services," said Rubens José Maleiner, DPF Operational Aviation Coordinator. "We are certain that the ERJ 145 meets these needs, and are especially proud that this quality high-technology product is produced in our own country."