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 an MOU to expand Embraer's presence in Saudi Arabia, focusing initially on the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
The agreement includes plans to establish comprehensive maintenance capabilities, explore a regional MRO hub, a C-390 final assembly line, mission system integration, and an aerospace training partnership within Saudi Arabia.
This collaboration supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goal to localize 50% of its defense spending and enhance its 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.