The object
Fernando Catalano was named with Micael Carmo for work reducing aircraft noise and emissions in Embraer’s E2 jet programme. The aeronautical engineering contributed to a commercial-aircraft platform reported to cut its noise footprint by 65% and per-passenger carbon emissions by up to 25%.
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What Fernando did
EPO-named inventor on the Brazilian team recognised for studies and engineering methods that reduced E2 jet noise and emissions.
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Why it matters
The EPO’s 2024 finalist release reports the E2 noise and emissions reductions, showing a substantial operational impact for commercial aviation.
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Living-status check
The European Patent Office's dated 19 May 2024 finalist announcement names Catalano, positive evidence he was alive in 2024.