Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the certification of the "Ipanema" EMB-202A ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, the first and only series-produced aircraft in the world to fly with a biofuel. Today, the model has undergone a technological evolution and is marketed under the designation EMB-203.

Since its certification on October 19, 2004, the airplane has avoided more than 28 million tons of CO2 emissions, an average of 1.4 million tons per year. Produced domestically, the aircraft has improved its performance thanks to the use of a renewable energy source.

With its high technology and tradition, the plane increases productivity per hectare and reduces operating costs 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 solutions.

The ethanol-powered "Ipanema" is constantly evolving to meet the most stringent safety and efficiency requirements. Proof of this is the new wing structure that increases efficiency, economy, and productivity, as well as a taller cab with a new ergonomic concept, USB connectivity, a new air conditioning system, a seat belt with airbag and levers that provide smoother steering movements.

Widely used for spraying solid or liquid products, the aircraft has also carried out a series of tests to approve Brazil's first methodology for the aerial application of biological pesticides. The pioneering project to promote sustainability in national agribusiness is coordinated by Koppert, a global reference in the development and production of bio-inputs for agriculture.