Embraer has started the process of ferrying to Europe the first EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft belonging to the Hellenic Air Force, for the installation of specific mission equipment that will allow the Hellenic Air Force to perform operations of its own, as well as NATO-related missions.

This aircraft is part of the four EMB 145 AEW&C (airborne early warning and control) aircraft ordered by the Government of Greece in 1999 to Ericsson, Thales and Embraer. Other than the mission aircraft covered by this agreement, between 1999 and 2001 Embraer has already delivered to the Government of Greece one ERJ 135 and one Legacy aircraft for authorities transportation.

“This event consolidates Embraer’s strong presence in this sophisticated market segment,” said Maurício Botelho, president and ceo of Embraer. “Also, to supply complex systems to a country that is member of NATO, an organisation that requires the latest-generation technologies, undoubtedly warrants our product as one of the most advanced systems available in the marketplace.”