The figure surpassed the goal set for the year. In the last quarter alone, 91 aircraft were delivered to the segments of commercial, executive and defence aviation.
According to the Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics, the rate of occupation grew 1.1% from October to November 2009. In comparison with 2008, however, the index is still down.
An Economic Research Institute report shows the country may have social indicators akin to those of developed countries by 2016, should the inequality reduction rate remain as in the last five years.
Starting on May 3rd, the airline should start operating on the Paris-Abu Dhabi route. With the new operation, the company should be serving seven destinations in the Middle East.
Starting in February, the rate of ethanol will go down from 25% to 20%. The measure will remain in force for 90 days.
Brazil sold over 30 million bags in 2009, the highest volume in the last four years. Germany and the United States were the main buyers.
The discovery took place in a well located 79 kilometres off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, at a water depth of 150 metres.
To the International Labour Organization, this should be the key point of economic policies adopted by Latin American and Caribbean countries. The organisation forecasts more work posts in 2010.
The National Food Supply Company’s production estimate for the 2009/2010 crop is 42,000 tonnes. Canola is the third most produced oleaginous plant in the world.
In 2010, gross production value for the 20 main crops may reach US91 billion. Price recovery and the production volume for several products are the main reasons for the increase.
In the period from January 1st to 10th, exports totalled US$ 2.526 billion, as against US$ 2.901 billion in imports, resulting in a US$ 375 million deficit.
The Arab head of state will meet with president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília on the 20th. He will travel alongside the prime minister, who will meet with representatives of large companies.
Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Syria are participating in the 15th edition of the International Handicraft Fair, to take place from January 22nd to 31st in Natal.
Out of over 1,000 businessmen interviewed by the Serasa survey, 90% should raise their businesses’ revenue estimates for 2010. The services and trade sectors have the highest expectations.
