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Check this out, off Embraer's website posted today.........
Embraer today broke ground on a new aircraft assembly facility at Cecil Commerce Center, with Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton among other distinguished guests manning ceremonial shovels with Embraer President and CEO Maurício Botelho. The facility, scheduled for completion in 2005, will be dedicated to supporting U.S. defense and homeland security programs.
“In 2004, Embraer celebrates its 35th anniversary and the first 25 years of continuous presence in the United States,” said Maurício Botelho. “It is of great relevance that also in 2004, we start to build our Jacksonville facility, which will bring new, high-technology jobs to the local community, and clearly attest to our long-term commitment to satisfying the needs of U.S. defense and homeland security programs with highly efficient, reliable and low cost products. With this new investment, Embraer is proud to strengthen its presence in the great state of Florida.”
“Embraer has been a strong corporate citizen for over 25 years in Florida, and today's groundbreaking at Cecil Commerce Center solidifies their commitment to our state well into the future,” said Governor Bush. “In selecting Florida, Embraer clearly understands the benefits offered by our pro-business climate and highly skilled workforce - assets it will need to successfully manufacture its next generation airborne surveillance systems. I applaud the entire Florida team on its win of the Aerial Common Sensor contract, and thank Embraer, the U.S. Army, and the Department of Defense for their commitment to assist in the reuse of Cecil Field.”
“We are delighted to have Embraer in Jacksonville, and look forward to a long-term relationship as the company continues to grow and expand,” said Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton.
The Embraer facility, with some 71,000 square feet of shop and office space, will be used to assemble aircraft based on the company’s well matured and reliable ERJ 145 regional jet platform. The first project slated for the new building is the U.S. Army’s Aerial Common Sensor program, a next-generation battlefield surveillance system.
Embraer is part of the Lockheed Martin team recently chosen by the Army to develop the ACS system. Lockheed Martin and its partners, including L-3 Communications, Harris Corp., Argon Engineering, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, and Raytheon, were awarded the initial $879 million System Development and Demonstration contract on August 2. Harris Corp. also has its corporate headquarters in Florida.
With follow-on production contracts, the program should reach 38 aircraft for the Army and be worth more than $7 billion to the team. The U.S. Navy has also indicated its commitment to the ACS system as an EP-3 replacement, which would add 19 aircraft to the program.
Reynolds, Smith and Hills architects of Jacksonville are designing the new facility, located on a 40-acre site at Cecil Commerce Center. The Jacksonville Airport Authority will choose a general contractor after an open bidding process. The facility will be ready to open late next year. Partners for the Embraer project include the State of Florida, the Jacksonville Airport Authority, the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, and the City of Jacksonville.
Embraer today broke ground on a new aircraft assembly facility at Cecil Commerce Center, with Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton among other distinguished guests manning ceremonial shovels with Embraer President and CEO Maurício Botelho. The facility, scheduled for completion in 2005, will be dedicated to supporting U.S. defense and homeland security programs.
“In 2004, Embraer celebrates its 35th anniversary and the first 25 years of continuous presence in the United States,” said Maurício Botelho. “It is of great relevance that also in 2004, we start to build our Jacksonville facility, which will bring new, high-technology jobs to the local community, and clearly attest to our long-term commitment to satisfying the needs of U.S. defense and homeland security programs with highly efficient, reliable and low cost products. With this new investment, Embraer is proud to strengthen its presence in the great state of Florida.”
“Embraer has been a strong corporate citizen for over 25 years in Florida, and today's groundbreaking at Cecil Commerce Center solidifies their commitment to our state well into the future,” said Governor Bush. “In selecting Florida, Embraer clearly understands the benefits offered by our pro-business climate and highly skilled workforce - assets it will need to successfully manufacture its next generation airborne surveillance systems. I applaud the entire Florida team on its win of the Aerial Common Sensor contract, and thank Embraer, the U.S. Army, and the Department of Defense for their commitment to assist in the reuse of Cecil Field.”
“We are delighted to have Embraer in Jacksonville, and look forward to a long-term relationship as the company continues to grow and expand,” said Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton.
The Embraer facility, with some 71,000 square feet of shop and office space, will be used to assemble aircraft based on the company’s well matured and reliable ERJ 145 regional jet platform. The first project slated for the new building is the U.S. Army’s Aerial Common Sensor program, a next-generation battlefield surveillance system.
Embraer is part of the Lockheed Martin team recently chosen by the Army to develop the ACS system. Lockheed Martin and its partners, including L-3 Communications, Harris Corp., Argon Engineering, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, and Raytheon, were awarded the initial $879 million System Development and Demonstration contract on August 2. Harris Corp. also has its corporate headquarters in Florida.
With follow-on production contracts, the program should reach 38 aircraft for the Army and be worth more than $7 billion to the team. The U.S. Navy has also indicated its commitment to the ACS system as an EP-3 replacement, which would add 19 aircraft to the program.
Reynolds, Smith and Hills architects of Jacksonville are designing the new facility, located on a 40-acre site at Cecil Commerce Center. The Jacksonville Airport Authority will choose a general contractor after an open bidding process. The facility will be ready to open late next year. Partners for the Embraer project include the State of Florida, the Jacksonville Airport Authority, the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, and the City of Jacksonville.
