Embraer concluded the sale of an E190-E2 jet to Cresfisa, a Brazilian financial institution. The aircraft will fly under Placar Linhas Aéreas livery and will be used to provide charter operations to top football teams. The jet will transport team members and staff to match destinations and be available for more regular charter operations.
The deal was conducted by Embraer’s Asset Management Group and booked in Embraer’s fourth quarter 2022 backlog.
Speaking on the deal, Leila Pereira, Owner, Crefisa Group and President, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, said: “The E2 is an extremely comfortable and efficient aircraft – perfect for football travel. We’re proud to be working with Embraer, another of Brazil’s global success stories, as we develop our own charter operation with Placar Linhas Aéreas S.A. Arriving in style on Brazil’s most modern jet is a great way for any team to start game day.”
Francisco Gomes Neto, President and Chief Executive, Embraer, added: “This deal matches two of Brazil’s world-leading areas of success – football and aviation. Embraer staff are huge fans of the game and will be excited to see their footballing heroes flying on the company’s new E2 aircraft. The teams and charter guests will enjoy the unparalleled comfort, spacious cabin and minimal noise. The fuel efficiency and short runway performance are an obvious choice for the startup operator, offering an immediate option to serve regional airports, including those with shortened runways unable to handle large aircraft. Embraer’s commercial jets play an essential role in enabling airlines to open, develop, and grow their networks profitably.”
Embraer claims that the E2 is the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft available with a range of 2,850 nm and will allow direct flights to all destinations in South America, departing from São Paulo, Brazil.