**Embraer** has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in the **EZ Air Interior Limited** joint venture in Mexico, previously held by **Safran Cabin**. At the same time, it has taken over part of Safran's activities in Brazil dedicated to its own aircraft programs. This operation gives the Brazilian manufacturer full control over the cabin manufacturing chain for its **E-Jet family** in Latin America, from the Chihuahua site in Mexico to the Jacareí unit near São Paulo. **Full ownership of EZ Air in Mexico** The transaction, announced on July 1, 2026, covers Embraer's acquisition of the 50% of EZ Air Interior Limited it did not already own. The company, based in Chihuahua and originally created in 2012 with C&D (later acquired by Safran Cabin), had been the exclusive supplier of cabin interiors for Embraer's E-Jet programs. It produces overhead bins, galleys, lavatories, floor panels, and other key components for both the first-generation (E1) and second-generation (E2) E-Jets. With this buyout, the Chihuahua plant, employing around 1,100 people, now operates under Embraer's full control, ending more than a decade of industrial partnership with Safran at that site. EZ Air was initially set up by Zodiac Aerospace before its acquisition by Safran in 2018, and had become a central link in the E-Jet cabin value chain. **Integration of part of Safran Cabin's Jacareí site** Beyond Mexico, the agreement also includes Embraer's integration of part of Safran Cabin's site in Jacareí, São Paulo state, whose activities are dedicated to the Brazilian manufacturer's programs. This mainly involves engineering and production work related to Embraer aircraft interiors, which will now be internalized within Embraer's industrial perimeter. However, Safran Cabin Brazil's engineering services not linked to Embraer programs will continue to be operated directly by Safran, preserving its presence in the country for third-party programs. This split reflects a targeted transaction: Embraer takes over activities strictly aligned with its cabin needs, while Safran retains engineering capabilities for other clients and platforms. **A deal announced in January 2026** Safran had already disclosed in January 2026 the signing of a definitive agreement with Embraer for the sale of its stake in EZ Air, including the Chihuahua site, associated aftermarket activities, and engineering and manufacturing responsibilities in Brazil. The operation was presented as subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, with no public financial details. The finalization in early July follows the lifting of those conditions. For Safran Cabin, this divestiture is part of a strategy to refocus its portfolio on the most promising cabin and equipment programs, while continuing to collaborate with Embraer on other segments, notably seats and systems. **Strategic rationale** Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer, stated that the company "constantly seeks to create value for its shareholders and partners" and that this agreement "fully fits into its short- and long-term industrial development strategy." He thanked Safran Cabin for the successful long-term partnership and welcomed the teams joining Embraer, emphasizing priorities centered on "safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability." For Safran, the sale of its EZ Air stake is part of a rationalization strategy focusing on programs with the best profitability and ramp-up prospects. The French supplier retains a significant cabin portfolio—bins, galleys, lavatories, complete fittings—but chose to exit this specific joint venture dedicated to E-Jets. Safran continues to supply interiors and equipment to other manufacturers and to Embraer on other modules, while maintaining non-Embraer engineering services in Brazil.