Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) have revealed two collaborative agreements encompassing the A-29 Super Tucano, the C-390 Millennium defence aircraft and commercial aircraft. This cooperation will expand Embraer's supplier and service network in Chile while fostering integration within the aerospace industries of Brazil and Chile.
This partnership stems from an understanding among Embraer, ENAER and the Chilean Air Force. ENAER will commence component manufacturing and serve as a designated maintenance centre for the Chilean Air Force's fleet of 22 A-29 Super Tucano units. This initiative aligns with the planned expansion of the A-29 Super Tucano fleet in Chile and aims to bolster ENAER's role as a supplier while strengthening Embraer's presence in the region.
Henry Cleveland, Executive Director of ENAER, expressed optimism about the future, stating, “These agreements represent the resumption of commercial ties between the two companies, which lasted many years with successful results. The new stage that begins today allows us to look very optimistically at the future to face, between both countries, the challenges of the aerospace industry in an increasingly dynamic world.”
Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, highlighted the contract's significance in promoting reciprocal investments between Brazil and Chile. He emphasised the goal of deepening the relationship and expanding cooperation and mutual investments, not only in the A-29 Super Tucano but also in other programmes like the C-390 Millennium.
The agreement signifies a revival of a fruitful cooperation history that dates back to the 1990s. During that period, ENAER was a key supplier of structures for Embraer's ERJ-135/140/145 family of jets and received several awards for excellence as part of Embraer's global supplier chain.
