Embraer has signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) with the Czech Ministry of Defense (MOD).
The strategic agreement aimsto enhance local industrial and technological capabilities while fostering innovation, creating highly qualified jobs, and contributing to the growth of the countries’ aerospace and defense sector.
Separate agreements signed during the ceremony increases Aero Vodochody’s workshare on the C-390 Millennium program and also ensures knowledge exchange, transfer of know-how and expertise to tate-owned Maintenance Repair and Overhaul company, LOM Praha.
“Industrial cooperation is an important part of all strategic armament projects, including the procurement of C-390 Millennium aircraft,” said Director General for Industrial Cooperation of the Czech MOD, Radka Konderlova, “Thanks to its long-term engagement with the Czech industry dating back to the development phase of C-390, Embraer was an excellent partner throughout the negotiations of the Industrial Cooperation Agreement. The company was able to propose projects that will significantly contribute to securing essential security interests of the Czech Republic. In addition, Embraer commits to explore further opportunities to work with the Czech industry to expand and strengthen its global supply chain”.
“We are thrilled to extend our cooperation with the Czech Republic, a nation with a rich history in aerospace and defense. Aero Vodochody, LOM Praha and the local universities are essential partners. We look forward to working together while contributing to the growth of the Czech aerospace industry”, said Jose Gustavo Vice President Sales and Business Development at Embraer Defense & Security for Europe and Africa.
Aero Vodochody, an integral partner in the C-390 Millennium program since its inception in 2011, produces the rear fuselage, the doors for paratroopers and crew, the emergency door and hatches, the cargo ramp, and the fixed leading edge. The cooperation agreement will represent an increase of C-390 parts manufactured in Aero.
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