Agreement Expands Embraer Foothold in Saudi Arabia

A new MOU with Saudi Arabian Military Industries will give the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer's C-390 Millennium a boost in the kingdom.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 12:20 PM ET

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Representatives of SAMI and Embraer sign a memorandum of understanding Wednesday that signifies cooperation in their respective aerospace industries. [Courtesy: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand Embraer's presence in Saudi Arabia, focusing initially on the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
The agreement outlines plans to establish comprehensive maintenance capabilities, explore a Regional MRO Hub, and potentially a final assembly line and mission system integration for the C-390 within Saudi Arabia.
The partnership also includes an aerospace sector training program and aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goal to localize defense spending and enhance the Kingdom's self-sufficiency in the defense sector.

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Embraer and a Saudi Arabian defense firm have entered into an agreement that promotes and expands the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s presence in the country, starting with its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.

Representatives of Embraer and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)—the country’s state-owned defense company—signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing cooperation in the aerospace sector Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.