Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Embraer marks its 55th anniversary with a striking new entrance gate at the Ozires Silva Unit, featuring a historic EMB-110 Bandeirante aircraft in São José dos Campos. Embraer Unveils New Entrance Gate at Ozires Silva Unit to Mark 55th Anniversary São José dos Campos, Brazil, August 19, 2024 – In celebration of its 55th anniversary, Embraer has unveiled a striking new entrance gate at its primary industrial complex, the Ozires Silva Unit, in São José dos Campos. Embraer, founded in Brazil on August 19, 1969, has been a cornerstone of the global aerospace industry for over five decades.
The newly installed entrance spans eight meters and prominently features a historic EMB-110 Bandeirante aircraft, now displayed at a height of 10 meters. This iconic aircraft, once located within an internal area of the company, has been relocated to a more visible position near the avenue leading to both the factory and the city’s airport, offering a permanent and impressive exhibit for the public. The entrance’s architectural design not only enhances safety and ease of access to the company’s facilities but also harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.
This thoughtful integration allows the public to admire the aircraft’s design while fostering a stronger connection between Embraer and the local community. The Ozires Silva Unit, named in 2021 after the engineer and former Air Force officer who played a pivotal role in founding Embraer, has bee.