Embraer expands executive jets sales network in Indonesia

Premiair is chosen as an authorized representative for the full executive jet portfolio São José dos Campos, February 1, 2010 – Embraer has named P.T. Ekspres Transportasi Antarabenua, known as Premiair, as its authorized sales representative (ASR) in Indonesia.

The announcement took place, today, during a press conference for the Singapore Airshow, February 2-7. The Indonesian company will now be responsible for the promotion and sale of the entire portfolio of Embraer Executive Jets in that country.

According to José Eduardo Costas, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Asia Pacific – Executive Jets, “the appointment of Premiair as Embraer’s exclusive ASR in Indonesia not only enhances our existing relationship with them, but will extend our reach in the Indonesian market. The company can offer a turn-key operation to would-be buyers, making aircraft ownership very easy. We are pleased to have them represent the commercial interests of Embraer Executive Je”.

Premiair is a leading VIP charter flight and aircraft management operator. It currently has the largest Embraer Executive Jets fleet in Asia Pacific, with four Legacy 600s, besides one EMB 120 Brasilia deployed for charter services.

Premiair’s Director, Mr. Ari Daryata Singgih, added: “We have been operating five Embraer aircraft for almost five years, with more to come, and we find the aircraft to be dependable and reliable. The care and customer support from Embraer has been good, and responses have been very quick. We expect to be a successful Embraer ASR, contributing to the expansion of this manufacturer’s state-of-the-art executive jet fleet in Indonesia”.

Embraer’s executive jets are ideal for Indonesia: they are most fuel efficient, have the lowest operating costs, and offers a full range of state-of-the-art products. They are also capable of landing and taking off from Indonesia’s major cities, as well as operating at most smaller and remote airports that may not have facilities for receiving larger aircraft. Other hallmarks of Embraer’s Executive Jets that passengers appreciate include the superior cabin comfort, styling, and finishing.

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