In connection with the proposed restructuring (the “Restructuring”), Embraer and Rio Han have filed a Registration Statement on Form F-4 (Registration No. 333-132289, which has been declared effective on March 13, 2006, and may file additional documents with the SEC.  Investors and security holders are urged to carefully read the Registration Statement and any other documents filed by Embraer and Rio Han when they become available, because they contain and/or will contain important information.  Investors and security holders may obtain copies of these documents for free, when available, at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, as well as from Embraer’s web site at www.embraer.com, or by requesting such documents from Embraer at Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2,170, 12227-901 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil, Attention: Anna Cecilia Bettencourt (telephone 55-12-3927-4404; fax 55-12-3922-6070; email: investor.relations@embraer.com.br).

          The document attached hereto may include forward-looking statements or statements about events or circumstances which have not occurred.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the (i) timing of the meeting of Embraer shareholders and the approval of the restructuring (the “Restructuring”) by such shareholders, (ii) expected changes that may be necessary if the Restructuring is effected, and (iii) benefits of the implementation of the Restructuring to Embraer and Embraer shareholders, including statements regarding improved access to capital markets and financing resources for future new program developments, and statements regarding the dispersed ownership and increased liquidity of Rio Han common shares, as well as the possible effects thereof on the market capitalization of Rio Han.  The company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations about the Restructuring, its implementation and the consequences arising therefrom.  These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things: the non-approval of the Restructuring by Embraer’s shareholders; political and business conditions, both in Brazil and in Embraer’s markets; and existing and future government regulations in Brazil and abroad.

          The words “believes,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “continues,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “expects” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Embraer and Rio Han undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or other factors.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this communication might not occur.  Actual results could differ substantially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements