RIO DE JANEIRO, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer and Saab
today have signed an agreement that establishes a partnership for
joint management of the F-X2 Project for the Brazilian Air Force
following the Memorandum of Understanding announced on July 11th, 2014. The partnership agreement is
part of Saab's commitment to deliver industrial co-operation in
relation to the F-X2 project. Under this agreement, Embraer will
have a leading role in the overall performance of the programme.
Embraer will also undertake an extensive share of work in the
production and delivery of both the single and two-seat versions of
the Gripen NG, Brazil's
next-generation fighter jet.
Embraer will be responsible for extensive work packages in
systems development, integration, flight testing, final assembly
and aircraft deliveries. Embraer will also participate in the
coordination of all development and production activities in
Brazil. Furthermore, Embraer and
Saab will be jointly responsible for the complete development of
the two-seat version of the Gripen NG. Beginning in the second half
of 2015, a team of Embraer engineers and technicians will be sent
to Sweden to conduct initial
training in the maintenance and development work for the Gripen NG.
This skill and competence will subsequently be transferred to
Brazil. Embraer and Saab will
build an Engineering Centre at Embraer's industrial plant in Gaviao
Peixoto, in the state of Sao
Paulo, to support operations of the Gripen NG fighters with
the Brazilian Air Force.
"With this agreement, Embraer and Saab establish a long-term
partnership on a strategic project for Brazil and for the Brazilian Air Force," says
Jackson Schneider, president and CEO
of Embraer Defense & Security. "The Gripen NG will raise the
operational standard of our Air Force and enable it, with the
appropriate means, to fulfill its primary mission, which is the
defense of our territory."
"Through this partnership we will secure an excellent result for
the Brazilian Air Force and we will establish solid ground for
success with future business opportunities and customers. Not only
do we share experience in the defense and aeronautical markets, but
both organisations have a clear dedication to customer satisfaction
that validates Gripen as the most capable and modern fighter system
on the market", says Lennart
Sindahl, Deputy CEO at Saab.
"The Brazilian Air Force sees with great enthusiasm this
additional incentive for Brazilian industry, through the companies
of the defense sector. This new strategic partnership confirms that
we are building a promising future. The defense industry needs to
be increasingly strengthened as it is one of the main drivers of
scientific and technological development of our country", said
Aeronautics Commander, Air Force Brigadier General Nivaldo Luiz Rossato.
The implementation of the partnership for joint programme
management between Saab and Embraer is subject to the F-X2
contracts between Saab and COMAER (Brazilian Air Force Command)
becoming effective. The contract between Saab and COMAER for Gripen
NG and the associated industrial co-operation contract will come
into effect once certain conditions have been fulfilled. These
conditions are expected to be fulfilled during the first half of
2015.
The Gripen NG is a true multi-role fighter aircraft, based on
the proven Gripen C/D platform. It is built to adapt to all of the
changing threats and operational requirements currently faced by
modern air forces. Gripen's combination of very advanced
operational capabilities with moderate through-life costs make the
fighter absolutely unique on the world market.
For further information, please contact:
Embraer Press Centre, +5511
3040-8438
press@embraer.com.br
Saab Press Centre, +46 (0)734 180 018,
presscentre@saabgroup.com
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largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats, and one of
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