Embraer to invest up to $70 million in new MRO facilities for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas

Core Points - Embraer is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services network in the United States by opening a new service center at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas [1][2] - The expansion is expected to create approximately 250 new skilled aviation jobs in Texas and increase Embraer's capacity to serve E-Jets customers in the U.S. by 53% [2][4] - The total investment for this project is projected to reach up to $70 million [2] Company Overview - Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, involved in commercial and executive aviation, defense and security, and agricultural aviation [5] - Since its founding in 1969, Embraer has delivered over 9,000 aircraft, with an average of one aircraft taking off every 10 seconds globally, transporting over 145 million passengers annually [6] - The company is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and is a major exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil [7]