Brazil’s Embraer and Senai CIMATEC (Integrated Manufacturing and Technology Center) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 18 January 2024 to establish a co-operative relationship for developing joint industrial research.
The MoU was signed during a ceremony marking the future creation of the Bahia Aerospace Technology Park through an agreement between the government of the state of Bahia, the Brazilian Ministry of Defence, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Senai CIMATEC.
According to the MoU, the parties will develop a series of discussions and activities focused on technical and operational analyses. The objective is to identify potential opportunities for co-operation in the future, including on technological innovations.
“Embraer is very pleased with the signing of the agreement with Senai CIMATEC. Establishing co-operative initiatives in research and development with institutions of technical excellence is fundamental for the aerospace industry’s progress,” Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “We are proud to join this historic moment for the development of the aerospace sector in Bahia state and Brazil.”
“The partnership with Embraer is a fundamental step in consolidating the Bahia Aerospace Technology Park as a strategic hub for the progress of the aerospace industry in Brazil,” added Leone Andrade, General Director of Senai CIMATEC. “Embraer’s presence not only expands our ability to develop innovative solutions within the ecosystem, but it also strengthens the attraction of national and international companies. This is a significant milestone to drive the development of the region, promoting excellence, collaboration, and the progress of Brazil in the global aerospace industry.”
The Bahia Aerospace Technology Park is planned to be based at Salvador Air Force Base, on an area ceded by the Brazilian federal government to Senai CIMATEC as the park’s managing institution. The project aims to develop solutions in science, education, technology, and innovation in four main areas: aeronautics, space, defence, and autonomous aerial mobility. The centre will focus on research and innovation in the aerospace field, as well as the regional development of the sector.
