Embraer sees more orders from Asia-Pac carriers

BRAZILIAN plane maker Embraer is expecting some more orders from airlines in the Asia-Pacific region this year, after a record year of commercial aircraft sales last year.

"We hope to have further announcements for the Farnborough Airshow (in July)," said Mark Dunnachie, vice-president of Embraer commercial aviation in Asia Pacific.

On Thursday, Embraer signed a deal with Indian carrier Air Costa for up to 100 planes at the Singapore Airshow.