Boeing CEO says still in talks with Embraer on strategic deal

Boeing CEO says still in talks with Embraer on strategic deal

STEPHANIE KEITH

The two companies announced they were discussing a potential combination in December, but no agreement has been reached that would satisfy the Brazilian government, which holds veto power over Embraer's strategic moves.

The talks follow Airbus' agreement last year to buy a majority stake in Bombardier Inc's CSeries jetliner program, a direct rival of Embraer's biggest E-Jets.

(Reporting by Alwyn Scott; Editing by Bill Rigby)

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