From the early triumphs of pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, to the brand-new and revolutionary Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive jets, Brazil has always been at the forefront of aerospace technology. In 1969, the Brazilian government created Embraer, ensuring the country's continuing commitment to the field of aviation. Renowned for its innovative aircraft and dedication to customer service, Embraer has grown into a leader in the regional airline market, with popular models ranging from the ERJ 145 and EMBRAER ...
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From the early triumphs of pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, to the brand-new and revolutionary Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive jets, Brazil has always been at the forefront of aerospace technology. In 1969, the Brazilian government created Embraer, ensuring the country's continuing commitment to the field of aviation. Renowned for its innovative aircraft and dedication to customer service, Embraer has grown into a leader in the regional airline market, with popular models ranging from the ERJ 145 and EMBRAER 170/190 families to a growing portfolio of business aircraft. The company also introduced the world's first ethanol-powered aircraft manufactured in series: the EMB 202A Ipanema. After its privatization in 1994, Embraer experienced a sharp rise in growth, coming to enjoy a prominent position in the airline market, and aggressively entering the executive aviation market, while maintaining its historic military alliance with new models such as the KC-390 tanker and in-
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Format is approximately 9.25 inches by 11.5 inches. 255, [1] pages. Illustrations (many in color). Text is in English and Portuguese. Foreword by Frederico Fleury Curado. Notes to Sources. Index. Jeff Rodengen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up in the "Land of 10, 000 Lakes". Following a tenure as assistant director of the Naval and Underseas Museum in Newport, Rhode Island, Jeff moved to Southern California, beginning a remarkable 15-year career as a writer, producer, and director in Hollywood. Having written, produced, or directed more than 30 films, network television specials, Las Vegas revues, and Broadway productions, Jeff moved to South Florida to write about the evolution of American industry and technology. As the editor of Southern Star magazine, then Florida's largest circulation outdoor recreation magazine, Jeff continually expanded his audience. He syndicated his business, technology, and industrial history columns. His specialties included advanced technology, American industrial history, contemporary business strategies, corporate biographies, corporate ethics, and principles of business leadership. Along with writing hundreds of technical and general-interest articles, Jeff has authored nearly 200 company history books on American industry and technology, and has been honored with four Pulitzer Prize nominations. As the most highly regarded author on the evolution of modern industry and technology, Jeff is among The History Channel's historians and commentators. From the early triumphs of pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, to the brand-new and revolutionary Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive jets, Brazil has always been at the forefront of aerospace technology. In 1969, the Brazilian government created Embraer, ensuring the country s continuing commitment to the field of aviation. Renowned for its innovative aircraft and dedication to customer service, Embraer has grown into a leader in the regional airline market, with popular models ranging from the ERJ 145 and EMBRAER 170/190 families to a growing portfolio of business aircraft. The company also introduced the world s first ethanol-powered aircraft manufactured in series: the EMB 202A Ipanema. After its privatization in 1994, Embraer experienced a sharp rise in growth, coming to enjoy a prominent position in the airline market, and aggressively entering the executive aviation market, while maintaining its historic military alliance with new models such as the KC-390 tanker and in-flight refueling jet. Discover the dramatic story of a company and a country that helped shape aviation's past, and guide its future, in The History of Embraer.
