Bengaluru, Feb 9, 2011: Embraer today announced the appointment of Air Works Pvt Ltd as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for Phenom executive jets in India.  Headquartered in Mumbai with bases across India including Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai, Air Works has been certified by the DGCA to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for all Phenom 100 executive jets in the country as of January 2011.

“We are very pleased to offer Embraer Executive Jet clients and operators in India a service provider to attend to all maintenance needs for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft”, said Edson Carlos Mallaco, Embraer Vice-President, Customer Support and Services - Executive Jets. “The appointment of Air Works as our newest EASC is an example of Embraer’s commitment to provide the best-in-class service and customer support network to our customers in India. We look forward to continually improving our customer support activities and growing with our clients in the region.”


 “The EASC appointment for the Phenom 100 and Phenom300 marks another major step in Air Works’ capabilities. This certification further consolidates Air Work’s position as a leading aviation MRO services provider in the Business & General Aviation space. Coupled with Avionics certifications from Honeywell, Rockwell Collins and Garmin, Air Works is poised to position itself as an extensive aviation solutions provider. We are proud to be associated with Embraer and look forward to creating a delightful customer experience,” said Ravi Menon, Executive Director of Air Works Pvt Ltd.


About Air Works
Established in 1951, Air Works is the leading provider of aviation services qualified to maintain over 50 aircraft types, for over 100 customers across 12 maintenance locations. Air Works is India’s only EASA certified MRO with approvals for ATR42/72, Airbus A320, and Boeing B737.  With a strong network of OEM relationships, Air Works is an Authorized Service Centre for Rockwell Collins, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Honeywell, Agusta Westland, Bell Helicopter, and Superjet International. Through its Air Livery subsidiary, Air Works is one of the world’s largest providers of aircraft paint services.

 
About Embraer
Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil’s leading exporters. Embraer’s headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the United States. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense segments. It also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide. On December 31, 2010, Embraer had a workforce of 17,149 employees – not counting the employees of its partially owned subsidiaries – and its firm order backlog totaled US$ 15.6billion.