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Embraer displays replica of Santos-Dumont's 14 bis at the Paris air show

São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be shown beside Embraer’s Legacy business jet at the event

Embraer has engaged in the centennial commemoration of the first flight of the 14 Bis biplane, being overseen by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. The legendary heavier-than-air aircraft was designed and assembled by pioneer Brazilian aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, who flew his invention in Paris for the first time on October 23, 1906. The beginning of celebrations will coincide with "The Brazil...

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Rome, Italy, 05/26/2005 15:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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