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Embraer Lights Up Christ the Redeemer Ahead of the World’s Largest Global Aviation Leadership Event
June 05, 2026
Initiative takes place on the eve of the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association, bringing together global leaders in the sector
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – June 5, 2026 – In a gesture that unites national pride, innovation, and aviation, Embraer today carried out a special projection onto the Christ the Redeemer monument, Brazil’s most recognized landmark worldwide. The initiative marks the opening of the 82nd Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA AGM), which will bring together the main leaders of the global aviation industry from June 6 to 8 in Rio de Janeiro.
From atop Corcovado Hill, this symbolic action on the monument that embraces the “Marvelous City” reflects Embraer’s commitment to increasingly innovative, efficient, safe, and sustainable aviation.
"Air transport is one of the pillars of the modern world, with a direct impact on the economy, society, and global integration. Carrying out this projection on one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which embodies Brazil’s identity, hospitality, and international image, is a source of great pride," said Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer.
The projected images highlight cutting-edge technologies that guide aviation’s sustainable initiatives. At this gathering, Embraer’s E2 commercial jets take center stage as the most efficient aircraft in their category, combining performance with significant reductions in carbon emissions and noise—aligned with global targets. In Brazil, these aircraft are already driving fleet renewal at airlines such as Azul, and soon LATAM.
Welcoming global aviation leaders attending the IATA event also serves as an invitation for collective reflection on the future of the air transport industry and the essential role the sector plays in economic development, tourism promotion, and international integration.
Part of Embraer’s investment in the projection will be allocated to the Centro de Capacitação Profissional Nossa Senhora da Gratidão (Our Lady of Gratitude Professional Training Center), operated by Obra Social Leste Um – O Sol, a member of the Consórcio Cristo Sustentável (Sustainable Christ Consortium). The center is dedicated to fostering autonomy, personal empowerment, and productive inclusion for women in situations of social vulnerability. Through courses, workshops, and educational activities, the center offers opportunities for professional qualifications, development of technical and behavioral skills, and promotion of entrepreneurship and income generation. These actions are designed to meet the needs of the community and participants, expanding access to the labor market, restoring self-esteem, and enabling the creation of new life projects. The center is committed to dignity, citizenship, and social transformation, creating tangible pathways for improving the quality of life for the women it serves.
About the Sustainable Christ Consortium
The Sustainable Christ Consortium is a strategic alliance among three organizations that work in an integrated manner with the goal of promoting coordinated actions aimed at environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The inter-institutional cooperation between the Santuário Arquidiocesano Cristo Redentor (Archdiocesan Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer), Obra Social Leste Um – O Sol, and the Instituto Redemptor drives transformations, accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future and fostering innovation, inclusion, awareness, and balance between economic progress and environmental preservation.
The consortium operates through three main pillars: Citizenship, Entrepreneurship & Employability, and Environmental, structuring projects and initiatives that directly impact communities, territories, and partner institutions. In 2025, the Sustainable Christ Consortium carried out 45,162 services through social assistance, professional training, entrepreneurship encouragement, and environmental initiatives. The results reflect a methodology based on institutional integration, strategic planning, and continuous project monitoring, ensuring efficiency and social impact.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs,
develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.
Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.
Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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