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Embraer Warns of 2018 Margin Dip in Commercial Aircraft
CEO Paulo Cesar Silva expresses caution due to certain “inefficiencies” associated with transition from E1 to E2
Mechanics at Embraer's main plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, work on a current generation E-Jet. (Photo: Embraer)
Mechanics at Embraer's main plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, work on a current generation E-Jet. (Photo: Embraer)

Embraer has warned of lower profit margins and delivery rates in its commercial airliner business for next year, when it begins the process of integrating production of the E190-E2 into its current E-Jet line. Speaking during the company’s May 2 first quarter earnings call with securities analysts, Embraer CEO Paulo Cesar Silva expressed caution in his 2018 outlook, suggesting financial uncertainties associated with the shift from producing conventional E-Jets to the new E2s.