The wing was made using new production techniques and was subjected to progressive loads that exceeded the expected load limit by more than 200%, Embraer says.
GOL plans to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and pledges an improving financial performance as more aircraft return to service after engine maintenance.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will host the 19th Routes Americas event, the leading aviation forum dedicated to advancing air service development across the Americas.
The first stage of the type certification process, the certification basis spells out the environmental and airworthiness requirements for new aircraft.