Embraer projects demand for 1,020 new deliveries in 70 to 130-seat segment in China

Embraer Commercial Aviation released its 2015-2034 Market Outlook for the Chinese market, which presents delivery projections of new aircraft over the next 20 years. The Company forecasts that 1,020 new jet aircraft in the 70 to 130-seat segment will be delivered in China by 2034. Embraer projects worldwide deliveries of 6,350 jets, in the 70 to 130-seat segment. The value of these deliveries, at list prices, will reach an estimated US$300bn. Embraer Commercial Aviation has achieved an 80% share of the regional aviation market in China. Currently, Embraer’s ERJ145 and E190 are serving over 120 airports in more than 400 markets. As of June 30th, Embraer had logged 167 firm orders for commercial jets from customers in China, of which 130 have been delivered. Paulo Cesar Silva, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said: “The aviation industry in China will continue to be robust in the foreseeable future. We believe China’s aviation industry will keep its momentum during the next 20 years and become the largest single-country market in the world.” China’s economy will remain strong, with a projected annual growth rate of 5.6%. This is one of the drivers that will lead to a 7% annual growth for air travel in China over the next 20 years, and become the highest in the world. “As a world leader in this segment, Embraer is ready to embrace this growth momentum and continue to bridge the current travel gap in the regional market in China,” said Guan Dongyuan, Senior Vice President of Embraer and President of Embraer China.