Embraer Recognizes Hexcel as Preferred Supplier in the Category of Standards and Materials

Hexcel Corporation, a global leader in advanced composite materials, celebrated 50 years of supply to Embraer during a celebration at the Paris Air Show, marked by the signing of a preferred supplier agreement for composite raw materials. This milestone underscores the enduring collaboration and mutual commitment to innovation and excellence in aerospace technology.

"We are honored to celebrate 50 years of supply to Embraer, a relationship that has been built on trust, innovation, and shared vision," said Tom Gentile, Chairman, President and CEO of Hexcel, during a ceremony at the 55th International Paris Air Show. "Hexcel's advanced composite materials have been integral to the performance and efficiency of Embraer's aircraft, and we look forward to continuing this journey together."

"Hexcel has been a key partner in our mission to deliver our aircraft with safety first and quality always," added Roberto Chaves, Executive Vice-President of Global Procurement & Supply Chain of Embraer. "Their commitment to quality, collaboration and innovation has contributed to the sustainable growth of our businesses. We are excited to recognize Hexcel as a preferred supplier. Through this partnership, we are shaping the future of the aerospace industry."

Hexcel has been a longstanding provider of a range of advanced composite materials to Embraer, including prepregs, engineered core, and advanced structures. These materials are used in various Embraer aircraft platforms, such as the C-390 military transport, the E-Jet E2 family of narrowbody regional aircraft, and the Phenom 300 business jet.

Hexcel's history with Embraer is marked by numerous achievements, including the recent recognition as Supplier of the Year in the Standards & Materials Category. This award is a testament to Hexcel's dedication to delivering high-quality materials and exceptional service.

As both companies celebrated 50 years of collaboration, they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing aerospace technology and creating a sustainable future for the industry through future development and demonstration programs.

"We have had fantastic record of collaboration and excellence over the last 50 years," concluded Gentile. "Hexcel's vertically integrated supply chain, global manufacturing expertise, and world-class composites technologies have enhanced the performance and reliability of Embraer's aircraft, and our commitment is to help Embraer advance the future of aviation for the next 50 years and beyond."

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About Hexcel
Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. We propel the future of flight and transportation through excellence in providing innovative high-performance material solutions that are lighter, stronger, and tougher, helping to create a better world for us all. Our broad and unrivaled product range includes carbon fiber, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, resins, engineered core and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, defense, space and industrial applications.

About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high- value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

ContactsMatthew Bates | Director, Marketing & Communications | Matthew.Bates@Hexcel.com | 385-434-4736Embraer Corporate Communications | embraer@ideal-axicom.com | +55 11 4873 7984