Embraer and AICAT have signed a MoU for cooperation within the Austrian aerospace sector for joint research, technology development, and integration of Austrian aviation ecosystem into Embraer’s aircraft programs’ supply chain.
Embraer and AICAT (Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology) have sealed the partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has been made in order to foster international cooperation within the aerospace sector. This strategic alliance builds upon Embraer’s relationships in Austria and seeks to explore new avenues for joint research, technology development, and integration of the Austrian aviation ecosystem into Embraer’s aircraft programs’ supply chain. AICAT, a part of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), is Austria’s umbrella organization of the entire aviation technology community, counting around 100 companies as members, most of them small and medium-sized enterprises playing essential roles in the aviation supply chain.
The signing ceremony for the MoU took place at Embraer headquarters in São José dos Campos. Following the ceremony, representatives from Austrian aerospace companies and the Austrian Government engaged with Embraer specialists across various technologies to explore potential areas of collaboration.
”For AICAT, an association representing about 100 Austrian aviation companies most of which are SMEs and position themselves in the supply chain, an intensified cooperation with Embraer underpinned by an MoU is a great opportunity and will help both, Embraer and the Austrian Aeronautical sector, creating a more structured collaboration for their mutual benefit”, said Reinhard Marak, CEO, AICAT.
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil and operates in Commercial and Executive Aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation sectors. The company is known for designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing aircraft and systems, along with offering comprehensive services and support to customers post-sales.
“Embraer and Austria have been building a long-term relationship for many years, and this partnership will continue to advance with the new Memorandum of Understanding. We thank AICAT, the companies, and the Austrian government representatives for this important step in our partnership,” said Marcio Monteiro, Market Intelligence Vice-President, Embraer Defense & Security.
Under its founding in 1969, Embraer has delivered over 8,000 aircraft, with an aircraft manufactured by Embraer taking off approximately every 10 seconds worldwide, contributing to the transportation of over 145 million passengers each year.
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Embraer is the leading producer of commercial jets with seating capacity between 100 and 150, as well as the major exporter of Brazil of high-value goods. Its industrial footprint spans the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, with operations encompassing industrial units, offices, service centers, parts distribution facilities, and other activities.
