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EMBRAER IS OPEN TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

SP’s Aviation

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Issue 9, 2023

Ahead of their KC-390 Millennium Day festivities, Embraer's delegation took the opportunity to underscore their nation's unwavering commitment to India, while underlining Embraer's legacy of 54 years and its expansive portfolio of over 30 platforms.

- AYUSHEE CHAUDHARY

EMBRAER IS OPEN TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

EMBRAER’S DELEGATION, VISITING INDIA FOR THE KC-390 Millennium Day festivities, underscored their nation’s unwavering commitment to explore technology transfer possibilities to India for which they are looking at engaging various private enterprises and the Indian Air Force. João Bosco Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, emphasised that Brazil, the Government of Brazil, and Embraer collectively embrace adaptability, pledging to tailor their offerings to meet the bespoke requirements of India and the Indian Air Force. Notably, they expressed a keen interest in presenting the KC-390 Millennium as a versatile multimission transport solution for India, while underscoring Embraer’s remarkable legacy of 54 years and its expansive portfolio of over 30 platforms.

“We are here to put forth a valuable case for India. We are even open to exploring first-hand technology transfer and sharing some Intellectual Property if needed in India. We are also exploring new alternatives of supply chain options for KC-390 and facilitating discussions about companies, production, operations, and even MRO,” he explained.

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