# Boeing explores potential combination with Embraer

Boeing is considering a potential combination with Brazil's Embraer SA, including options such as a joint venture, to expand into the smaller jet market. The talks are preliminary and require approvals.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-12-22
- Status: rumored
- Products: commercial jets, small jets
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (partner)
- [Embraer](https://endata.com/companies/23129.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [industryweek.com](https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/article/22024813/boeing-explores-embraer-tie-up-to-match-airbus-small-jet-foray), 2017-12-22: "Boeing Co. is considering a “potential combination” with Brazil’s Embraer SA, the companies said, setting the stage for a blockbuster deal that would expand the U.S. aerospace giant’s reach into the highly competitive market for smaller jets."

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