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LAAD Defense & Security 2025, Rio de Janeiro, April 1st, 2025 – Turkish Aerospace and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential industrial cooperation.
Embraer is actively seeking new suppliers and partners around the world to meet the growing demand for Embraer’s products. Turkish Aerospace aims to leverage its strategic capabilities in manufacturing and assembling metallic and composite structures, final assembly of fuselages, components, test and production flights, and painting.
The agreement outlines the collaborative phase between Embraer and Turkish Aerospace to discuss a potential comprehensive industrial partnership involving R&D.
The MoU was signed by Mustafa Gursoy, Executive VP, Turkish Aerospace, and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer at LAAD Defence & Security 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, in the presence of Mr. Geraldo Alckmin – Brazil’s Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Mr. Muhammet Kasim Gonullu – Turkish Deputy Ministry of Industry and Technology and Mr. Suay Alpay – Turkish Aerospace’s Vice Chairman of Board of Directors.
Mehmet Demiroglu, CEO of Turkish Aerospace states “This memorandum marks a significant milestone for the Turkish defense and aerospace industry. Through our collaboration with Embraer, we aim to further enhance our technological capabilities and shape the future of aviation. By combining our strengths, we are not only building for today but also laying the foundation for the aviation ecosystem of tomorrow.”
Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, said, “Embraer is excited about these significant opportunities with Turkish Aerospace. Their expertise in aerospace manufacturing and assembly aligns perfectly with our strategic goals. This MoU marks a significant step towards exploring innovative solutions and expanding our global footprint.”
Notes:
- The PR is titled “Turkish Aerospace and Embraer to Explore E2 Production opportunities in Türkiye.”
- Yet nowhere in the release is the E2 mentioned, but the focus here is precisely that program.
- Turkey’s aerospace ambitions are well documented and understood.
- Embraer’s ongoing quest for partners is equally established.
- Embraer has been campaigning for an E2 order from Turkish Airlines for some time.
- As recent news from Poland has shown, Embraer combines its resources and products into a compelling offering.
- Turkish Aerospace is especially attractive because of its growing capabilities.
- Combining these two firms could materially impact commercial aviation, likely starting with Turkish Airlines acquiring E2s.
- While the current focus is E2, it should be clear that any collaboration will extend well beyond that.
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