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September 05, 2020

Embraer Cuts Back

COVID-19 and the Boeing Deal Failure Will Cost 900 Jobs

Embraer has announced a 4.5% adjustment to its global workforce, which corresponds to approximately 900 employees in Brazil. The measure stems from the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and the cancellation of the company's partnership with Boeing. The objective is to ensure Embraer's sustainability and engineering capacity. The pandemic particularly affected Embraer Commercial Aviation, which experienced a 75% reduction in aircraft deliveries during the first half of 2020 as compared to the same period last year.

Dash 8 SPF Conversions Will Continue To Support Airlift Of Freight In Response To COVID-19

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has confirmed that Transport Canada has extended approvals that permit the conversion of Dash 8 Series aircraft into Simplified Package Freighters (SPF) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The approvals which now extend to July 31, 2021, will allow for continued flexibility in the transportation of goods in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is an ongoing, fundamental need for the transport of humanitarian aid and cargo; air cargo services therefore continue to be vital for the economy, financial stability of aircraft operators, and for fighting COVID-19,” said Amod Kelkar, Vice President, Customer Se