Where did that rumor get started anyway? Embraer has never built a "throw away" plane. In the 1960's and '70s when Embraer was getting their start Douglas, Boeing and Lockheed were already entrenched with Airbus hot on their heels. ATR, Beech and De Havilland were already major players in the small turboprop market by the time Embraer was producing the 110 and the 120. You don't build a reputation and win market share in the aircraft business by building "throw away" airplanes. The 145 series is a decent ride when it's maintained well, especially the XRs. One thing I've noticed commuting is that the same things we whine about on the RJs are the same things the guys on the 737/320/757 whine about. What percentage of Brasilias and Banderantes are still flying around?