Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Embraer Reveals Discussions On Partnership With Chilean
Aeronautics Industry
In a ceremony Wednesday in Santiago, Chile, Brazilian and
Chilean Defense Ministers signed a Declaration of Intention for
that country's participation in the KC-390 military transport jet
program. Based on this agreement, Chile's National Aeronautical
Enterprise (Empresa Nacional de Aeronautica - ENAER) becomes
engaged in the discussions about the development of the airplane
and in supplying part of its structure. The declaration also marks
the beginning of negotiations regarding the future acquisition of
six KC-390 aircraft to equip the Chilean Air Force (FACH).
KC-390 File Photo
"We recently received an unmistakable show of support for the
KC-390 from the Brazilian government, with the declaration of
intention for an initial acquisition of 28 of the aircraft by the
Brazilian Air Force (FAB). We are very pleased to have Chile join
is in this program," said Orlando Jose Ferreira Neto, Embraer
Executive Vice President, Defense Market. "We have an excellent
relationship with ENAER, and we hope to see it grow even more via
this partnership that not only reveals the high regard of the
Chilean government for the KC-390, which we consider to be a
winning product, but also shows our mutual interest in integrating
the defense industrial bases of both countries."
The successful partnership between Brazil and Chile dates back
to the '90s, when ENAER began to stand out as a supplier of
structures for the 50-seat ERJ 145 regional jet, manufactured by
Embraer. In 2008, the FACH ordered 12 Super Tucano airplanes by
Embraer for pilot tactical training missions, all of which have
been delivered and are in operation.
"Participating in the project brings benefits not only to
Embraer and ENAER, but also to both nations, by generating jobs and
boosting industrial development," stated ENAER's CEO, General Pedro
Bascunan. "The possibility of working together on the KC-390
program comes as an important alternative for stimulating the
manufacture of aeronautical structures in our facilities. We are
grateful for the interest show by Embraer in working with us, every
time they begin developing new aircraft, whether civilian,
commercial, or military."
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