AERO Vodochody entered the first class in aviation

14/04/2011 | AERO Vodochody signed a contract with the third largest manufacturer of aircraft in the world, Brazilian company Embraer. Embraer and AERO Vodochody became partners in development and production of a new military transport multi-purpose aircraft KC-390.

During LAAD in Rio de Janeiro was announced that AERO Vodochody signed a contract with the third largest manufacturer of aircraft in the world, Brazilian company Embraer. Embraer and AERO Vodochody became partners in development and production of a new military transport multi-purpose aircraft KC-390.

AERO Vodochody will take part in a design and production of Wing Fixed Leading Edge, technological development and production of All Cabin Doors (7 in total), Cargo Ramp and Rear Fuselage II.

„We are really proud to be a part of such excellent team to cooperate with Embraer on this new project. This project will bring to AERO exclusive know-how, provide production for the

Czech aircraft industry for many years to come including new jobs, distinctively increase export to Brazil and contribute to revenue of the national budget. I firmly believe that we never fail the trust that we have been honored with“ said the president of AERO Vodochody Ladislav Simek and added, that the new project is a result of negotiations during which AERO passed many audits confirming that AERO Vodochody belongs with its competence among important aircraft manufacturers capable of fulfilling all demanding requirements of OEM manufacturer.

Negotiations about potential cooperation commenced during the visit of the Czech president Vaclav Klaus in Brazil in November 2009 and were supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade CR and Ministry of Defense CR. Result of cooperation on the government level was the act of signing the Declaration of Intentions by Ministers of Defense, both Brazil and the Czech Republic on 13^th of September, 2010 confirming cooperation of ministries in realization of the project KC-390.

The EMBRAER KC-390 sets a new standard in medium-lift military transport. A twin turbofan with outstanding operational productivity, the KC-390 has the lowest total life cycle cost and the highest availability in its class.

Capable of being refueled in flight and also quickly configured as a tanker, the KC-390 uses state-of-the-art avionics, with dual HUD, and a full-featured mission system, including accurate computed air release point (CARP). It is equipped with a complete self-protection system and is fully NVG compatible.
The KC-390 presents extraordinary field performance and is capable of operating from short and semi-prepared airstrips. A full fly-by-wire flight control system with optimized functions assures best mission performance and safe flying with reduced crew workload.

Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. - NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBovespa: EMBR3) is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil’s leading exporters. Embraer’s headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the United States. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense segments. The Company also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide.

On June 30, 2010, Embraer had a workforce of 16,781 employees – not counting the employees of its partly owned subsidiaries – and its firm order backlog totaled US$ 15.2 billion.

AERO Vodochody was founded in 1919 and is the largest aerospace manufacturer in the Czech Republic, mainly focusing on cooperation with leading aerospace manufacturers in international aero structures projects – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (S-76C helicopter), Alenia Aeronautica (C-27J Spartan center wing box), Sonaca (Bombardier CSeries Fixed Leading Edge Development & Production), Latecoere (Embraer 170/190 subassemblies), Saab (JAS-39 Gripen pylons), etc. The Military Program of AERO is historically the largest producer of jet training aircraft and a partner to several air forces, particularly the Czech Air Force.