With Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) in the midst of its latest crisis, a smaller competitor, Embraer SA (NYSE:ERJ), is considering options to challenge the industry’s long-standing duopoly.
Internal evaluations suggest Embraer possesses the capability to develop a next-generation narrow-body aircraft, potentially disrupting the market, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
The envisioned aircraft would rival Boeing’s 737 MAX and Airbus SE’s (OTC:EADSY) A320 successors. While the project is in early stages, Embraer is evaluating partners and requirements, potentially involving Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and firms in Turkey, India, and South Korea.
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