The MoU is for Embraer and GVM to develop and integrate into the field of systems for defense products and services with the main focus on the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft program.
Embraer has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GMV (Portugal) for the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft program. The agenda of the MoU is for the two companies to cooperate on the development and integration in the field of systems for defense products and services. The main focus of the alliance will be on the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft program. The two companies have also begun discussions on new businesses, the development and integration of navigation systems, and Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) development.
The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) also includes potential joint research, technology development, and innovation process, intending to extend and increase long-term business relations between the companies during the concept, design, development, production, and support phases. In the specific area of R&D focused on IMA, the relationship between Embraer and GMV Portugal has been ongoing for more than 15 years, including projects under the scope of the European Union’s research framework.
The companies also aim to develop software under which they intend to exchange and disclose certain information regarding their experiences, capabilities, products, systems, and services.
In line with the new strategy, several initiatives were put in place in early 2022, which also includes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with idD Portugal Defence and ETI for cooperation in technology development in the respective areas of expertise. With the projects under development, Embraer aims to work with its partners to address and boost the strategic priorities of Portugal in Defense, including advanced training, development of dual-use technologies and digitization transformation.
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Embraer has a long-term strategic commitment to Portugal in the development of its aerospace and defense ecosystem. Portugal is the country where Embraer continues to invest in the most significant industrial capacity outside of Brazil. The most recent example has been an investment of 74 million euros in OGMA S.A., which allowed the company to receive certification for the maintenance of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines used by the new generation of commercial aircraft. This agreement will create 300 jobs and OGMA aims to triple the annual turnover to 600 million euros. It also reflects Embraer’s interest in expanding the scope of its activities in Portugal, thus, adding value to the country’s economy.
