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Embraer Celebrates 1,700th Ipanema Cropduster Delivery
Ethanol-powered aircraft retains leading agricultural market share
Embraer personnel spell out "1700" in front of an Ipanema model
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Embraer has delivered its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster. The latest EMB-203 aircraft will support spraying operations for a customer in Imperatriz, Maranhão in Brazil. According to the Brazilian manufacturer, the ethanol-powered Ipanema holds approximately 60% market share.

“The delivery of unit 1,700 represents an important milestone in the history of this aircraft, which is synonymous with high productivity, efficiency, low operating cost, and sustainability in the sector,” said Sany Onofre, leader of Embraer's Agricultural Aviation division.