Embraer sells 100 planes to China in US$ 2.7 bi deal

Brazilian airplane makers Embraer announced today the sale of 100 planes to Chinese group HNA, in a deal worth an estimated US$ 2.7 billion. According to the company, 50 ERJ-145 planes -which seat 50 passengers - will begin to be delivered in September of 2007, with other 50 Embraer 190 - which seat 100 people - starting being delivered three months later. The smaller planes will be produced in the plant the company co-owns in China, while the others will be made in Brazil.
For more information, check the Embraer website.