São José dos Campos, Brazil, September 1st, 2015 - Embraer Executive Jets today announced Atlas Air Service as its new Authorized Sales Representative (ASR) in Europe. The deal with the Germany-based company comprises marketing and sales initiatives for Embraer's entire business jet portfolio in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

"I would like to welcome Atlas Air Service and its 45 years of expertise in aviation that will support our sales team for continued success in the region," said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. "Europe has the world's second-largest concentration of business jets. Through this agreement, we reaffirm our commitment to the European market, expanding our sales force network to offer customers best-in-class products."

Under the sales representation agreement, Atlas Air Service will work closely with Embraer's European sales team, in line with the Company's plan to increase its business jet fleet in this traditional market by introducing truly innovative products.

"We are proud to be named an Embraer Authorized Sales Representative," said Nicolas von Mende, CEO of Atlas Air Service. "Our heritage in the European business aviation sector meets all Embraer requirements for a long-term partnership. I look forward to introducing our customers to this award-winning product portfolio and to succeed in our markets with Embraer Executive Jets."

About Atlas Air Service

Atlas Air Service AG stands for 45 years of competence in business aviation services. The company employs 250 staff members at its five business locations in Germany, at Bremen, Ganderkesee, Paderborn, Stuttgart and Augsburg. The business units of Atlas Air Service include sales of Embraer Executive Jets, sales of pre-owned business jets and turboprops, sales of new and pre-owned helicopters, maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) for various aircraft types and sales of spare parts, airworthiness management (CAMO), non-destructive testing (NDT), pilot trainings (ATO), management and operation (AOC) of business jets.

About Embraer Executive Jets

Embraer is one of the world's leading executive jet manufacturers, having entered the business aviation market in 2000 with the Legacy jet, which led to the launch of Embraer Executive Jets in 2005. Its portfolio, the broadest in the market, consists of the entry-level Phenom 100E and the Phenom 300 light jet, the Legacy 500 midsize and Legacy 450 mid-light, the super midsize Legacy 600 and large Legacy 650, and the ultra-large Lineage 1000E. The Embraer Executive Jets global fleet exceeds 900 aircraft, which are in operation in more than 60 countries and are supported by the Company's global Customer Support and Services network of 76 owned and authorized service centers, complemented by a 24/7 Contact Center, at its headquarters in Brazil. For more information, please visit www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com

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Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats, and one of Brazil's leading exporters. Embraer's headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the U.S. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft and systems for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense and security segments. It also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide.www.embraer.com.br. ​

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