Embraer Delivers First Embraer 195 Jet to Montenegro Airlines

Released on Thursday, June 05, 2008

S�o José dos Campos, June 5, 2008 � Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 195 jet, today, to the Montenegro Republic flag carrier, Montenegro Airlines. The company will begin revenue service with its first EMBRAER 195 under a lease agreement with GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), and will be the first E-Jets operator in the Balkans. The aircraft is configured with a dual-class interior, comfortably seating up to 116 passengers in Elite seats.

"We are very honored to welcome Montenegro Airlines as a new EMBRAER 195 operator in Europe � our first customer in the Balkan region," said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. "I am convinced that their passengers will enjoy the EMBRAER 195's combination of comfort and performance, which have made our E-Jets a popular choice with operators around the world."

The EMBRAER 195 will be used by Montenegro Airlines to support the airline's network in Europe, complementing its existing jet fleet, and will enable the carrier to open more destinations, primarily in Russia, but in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, as well.

"We are delighted to receive our first state-of-the-art EMBRAER 195," said Zoran �uri�ic, Chairman of Montenegro Airlines. "By introducing this new aircraft, we will offer our customers a premium product, with exceptional levels of comfort. Moreover, the range capability of the aircraft will allow us to expand our network in Russia, for which Montenegro is one of the most attractive tourist destinations."