Embraer marks 20 Years of Ipanema, world’s first biofuel agricultural aircraft
570 Ipanemas prevent 28 million tonnes of carbon emission
The aerospace corporation also states that the Ipanema increases productivity per hectare by 30 pc and reduces operating costs by almost 57 pc
Brazilian aerospace giant, Embraer celebrates 20 years of the first and the only ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, presently marketed as EMB-203.
The aerospace corporation also states that the Ipanema increases productivity per hectare by 30 pc and reduces operating costs by almost 57 pc
Embraer, Brazilian Aerospace Corporation has marked the 20th anniversary of the first and the only series-produced aircraft in the world to fly with a biofuel, Ipanema EMB-202A, which is marketed under the designation EMB-203 on October 19.
In a press statement, Embraer states that since 2004, the year Ipanema received its certification, the use of the agricultural aircraft has led to prevention of emission of over 28 million tonnes of CO2, an average of 1.4 million tonnes per year.
Sany Onofre
“More than 570 ethanol-powered Ipanemas have already been sold and more than 210 aircraft from previous versions have had their engines converted from aviation gasoline to biofuel in the last 20 years, which underlines the very high confidence of our operators. Synonymous with efficiency and low operating costs, the Ipanema is the perfect solution for those looking to increase productivity per hectare and contribute to the sustainability of the agricultural sector,” says Sany Onofre, Agricultural Aviation leader, Embraer.
The aerospace corporation also states that the Ipanema increases productivity per hectare by 30 pc and reduces operating costs by almost 57 pc compared to other equipment by making the operation more flexible, as well as avoiding losses due to crop crushing, which are common when using other spraying solution.
The agricultural aircraft has also constantly been improved to meet safety and efficiency requirements with new additions such as a wing structure that increases efficiency, economy, and productivity, a taller cab with a new ergonomic concept, USB connectivity, air conditioning system, and a seat belt with airbag and levers that provide smoother steering movements.
The statement also says that the aircraft, commonly utilised for spraying solid or liquid products, has also conducted a range of tests to validate Brazil’s inaugural methodology for aerial application of biological pesticides. This project, aimed at enhancing sustainability in national agribusiness, is led by Koppert, a global frontrunner in the development and production of bio-inputs for agriculture.
