Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva
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Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva is a subsidiary
of Embraer
which produces airplanes and aircraft components. Its main product is the Embraer EMB 202 Ipanema
, the most employed agricultural aircraft
in Brazil and the first alcohol-powered
airplane. Neiva delivered more than 3,700 aircraft until early 2006.
The company was founded on Rio de Janeiro
, in 1954, by José de Carlos de Barros Neiva. It started as a glider
manufacturer. It moved to Botucatu
in 1956. The company produced many gliders and general aviation
aircraft until March 11, 1980, when it was acquired by Embraer. After the acquisition, Neiva also started to produce the Ipanema and various components for Embraer aircraft, including the Embraer ERJ 145 family
, the Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
and the Embraer E-Jets
. Neiva also produced the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
from 1999 to 2002.
Subsidiary
A subsidiary company, subsidiary, or daughter company is a company that is completely or partly owned and wholly controlled by another company that owns more than half of the subsidiary's stock. The subsidiary can be a company, corporation, or limited liability company. In some cases it is a...
of Embraer
Embraer
Embraer S.A. is a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate that produces commercial, military, and executive aircraft and provides aeronautical services....
which produces airplanes and aircraft components. Its main product is the Embraer EMB 202 Ipanema
Embraer EMB 202 Ipanema
|-References:* December 2005 issue, pg 60-61, Scientific American* * -External links:***...
, the most employed agricultural aircraft
Agricultural aircraft
An agricultural aircraft is an aircraft that has been built or converted for agricultural use - usually aerial application of pesticides or fertilizer ; in these roles they are referred to as "crop dusters" or "top dressers"...
in Brazil and the first alcohol-powered
Ethanol fuel
Ethanol fuel is ethanol , the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It is most often used as a motor fuel, mainly as a biofuel additive for gasoline. World ethanol production for transport fuel tripled between 2000 and 2007 from 17 billion to more than 52 billion litres...
airplane. Neiva delivered more than 3,700 aircraft until early 2006.
The company was founded on Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, in 1954, by José de Carlos de Barros Neiva. It started as a glider
Glider (sailplane)
A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding. Some gliders, known as motor gliders are used for gliding and soaring as well, but have engines which can, in some cases, be used for take-off or for extending a flight...
manufacturer. It moved to Botucatu
Botucatu
Botucatu is a city in the southeastern region of Brazil and is located 224.8 km from São Paulo, the Capital of the State of São Paulo. The city has a population of about 127,370 inhabitants within a of 1,486.4 square kilometers, on top of a plateau . Botucatu became a township in .The...
in 1956. The company produced many gliders and general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
aircraft until March 11, 1980, when it was acquired by Embraer. After the acquisition, Neiva also started to produce the Ipanema and various components for Embraer aircraft, including the Embraer ERJ 145 family
Embraer ERJ 145 family
The Embraer ERJ 145 family is a series of regional jets produced by Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace company. Family members include the ERJ 135 , ERJ 140 , and ERJ 145 , as well as the Legacy business jet and the R-99 family of military aircraft. The ERJ 145 is the largest of the group...
, the Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency and pilot training missions, incorporating modern avionics and weapons systems. It is currently in service with the air forces of Brazil, Dominican Republic and Colombia,...
and the Embraer E-Jets
Embraer E-Jets
The Embraer E-Jets are a series of narrow-body, twin-engine, medium-range, jet airliners produced by Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate that produces commercial, military, and corporate aircraft. Announced at the Paris Air Show in 1999, and entering production in 2002, the aircraft series...
. Neiva also produced the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
-Accidents:*Brazilian Air Force on July 8, 1988 an Embraer EMB 120RT Brasília registration FAB-2001 crashed during and engine-out landing at São José dos Campos. Five of the 9 occupants died....
from 1999 to 2002.
Aircraft
- Neiva P-56 Agricola
- Neiva Lanceiro
- Neiva Regente
- Neiva Universal
- Neiva CampeiroNeiva Campeiro|-See also:...
- Neiva Paulistinha 56
- Neiva Sertanejo
- Neiva Seneca
- Neiva Corisco (Cherokee Arrow II)
- Neiva Carajá
- Neiva Minuano
- Neiva Brasilia
- Neiva Ipanema
- Neiva BN-1 1950s glider
- Neiva BN-2 glider
- Neiva B Monitor glider