Embraer's aviation dreams take wings

Fast response to market demand key to business, says its China chief executive

Amid a slowing Chinese economy and the ongoing austerity campaign, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA that provides commercial and executive jets has shown resilience to adapt to the new local realities.

The company has till date delivered 28 executive jets to Chinese enterprises and individual owners. Among the company's new firm orders is one for a mid-sized Legacy 500 that is scheduled to be delivered to actor Jackie Chan by the end of this year.