Embraer takes part in the Brazilian Agricultural Aviation Congress

Last updated: 18 August 2025 10:52

By Cheryl Ng 2 Min Read

An IPANEMA 203 agricultural aircraft prepares for takeoff on a clear day, showcasing its distinctive green and blue color scheme and spinning propeller. © Embraer

Embraer is expected to participate in the Brazilian Agricultural Aviation Congress between Aug. 19 to 21 in Santo Antônio do Leverger (MT).

An aerial view of a rural landscape featuring various agricultural fields with different shades of green and brown. A small house surrounded by trees is located near the center of the image, amidst the fields. — Aerial view of diverse agricultural fields in a rural area, showcasing different crops and a small house nestled among trees. © Gautier Pfeiffer

Ipanema 203 Takes Centre Stage with a Vision for the Future

With the theme “A look to the future,” Embraer will exhibit the Ipanema 203, which is the top-selling crop duster in the Brazilian agricultural aviation market, during the event.

It has over 20 years of operation, powered by 100% ethanol. It combines technology with robustness, delivers high productivity with precision, and also maintains low operational costs.

In addition to exhibiting Ipanema 203, the company is also aiming to promote operational safety on the occasion, focusing on topics including preventive inspections, a safe environment, and good practices for pilots, mechanics and operators.

A crop duster airplane, labeled "IPANEMA" on the nose, flying low over a vast green agricultural field with a blurred propeller indicating motion. The background features a line of trees under a partly cloudy sky. — A crop duster airplane in action, spraying fields to protect crops from pests and diseases. © Embraer

Boosting Agricultural Efficiency with Ethanol-Powered Aviation

The power of the ethanol-powered aircraft is equivalent to four large ground sprayers operating at the same time. It can spray more than 200 hectares every hour without needing the soil or spread pests by contact, generating a result for the field of up to 15 bags more per hectare.

Sany Onofre, Embraer’s Agricultural Aviation leader, said:

“The Brazilian Agricultural Aviation Congress, promoted by the National Union of Agricultural Aviation Companies (SINDAG), is a great opportunity for us to promote the news and trends in our sector. Producers are increasingly looking for solutions that bring productivity, lower production costs, and ensure operational safety.”

What’s your take on ethanol-powered agricultural aviation? Do you think innovations like the Ipanema 203 are the future of sustainable farming? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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By Cheryl Ng

Aviation Reporter - A recent graduate with BA Media and Communications, Cheryl is currently pursuing her masters in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths University. Cheryl's love for travel comes from her fluency in three languages!