Embraer Defense & Security announced an agreement with ST Engineering on 14 March 2024 to jointly explore alternatives for future collaboration in key identified areas such as engineering, maintenance and support service activities for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft in the Asia Pacific region.
In addition, both companies will co-operate on products and services, including radars and land systems, C4ISTAR systems, border security, simulation and advanced production methodologies, in support of ST Engineering’s portfolio of capabilities in South America.
The co-operation is based on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in February during the Singapore Airshow 2024.
“We see strong synergies between ST Engineering’s capabilities in defence and the MRO [maintenance, repair and overhaul] sector and Embraer Defense & Security’s complete line of integrated solutions and we look forward to fostering stronger ties with ST Engineering,” Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “The C-390 Millennium is a flagship product for Embraer Defense & Security and it received a lot of attention at the recent Singapore Airshow. We look forward to growing our customer base in the region.”
In addition to Brazil, the C-390 has been selected by South Korea, the Czech Republic, Austria, the Netherlands and Portugal. The fleet of C-390 aircraft currently in operation has accumulated more than 11,500 flight hours, with operational availability of around 80% and mission completion rates above 99%, according to Embraer.
ST Engineering’s defence capabilities, meanwhile, cover a wide range of solutions from engineering aircraft and avionics upgrades to designing and building proven battlefield mobility platforms, soldier systems, ammunition and naval vessels.
As an authorised service centre for several original equipment manufacturers, ST Engineering’s Defense Aerospace business provides a comprehensive range of maintenance support and solutions, including aircraft modernisation for global customers, supporting platforms including combat aircraft, transports and trainers as well as helicopters.
