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Chile Declares Its Intention of Participating Jointly with Brazil in the Development of a Transport Aircraft


(Source: Chilean Ministry of Defence; issued Aug. 24, 2010)


(Issued in Spanish only; unofficial translation by defense-aerospace.com)



Chile will buy six Embraer KC-390s and will join Brazil in developing the aircraft, hoping to be assigned the production of a major component. (Embraer illustration)

The defense ministers of Chile and Brazil, Jaime Ravinet and Nelson Jobim, respectively, today signed a Declaration of Intent for the participation of our country in the development of the KC-390 military transport aircraft, which is carried out by the Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer.

Bilateral negotiations will define the terms and conditions of this participation, which will be implemented through the national aeronautics company, ENAER (Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica), as stated in the declaration.

The document was signed by ministers during a visit to the facilities of the Chilean aerospace company this morning.

Brazilian Defense Minister Nelson Jobim said the project is relevant to both countries and that "there will be an integration for the construction of an aircraft that will be of major significance for the future,” as it will have a very large market when it becomes available just as the American C-130 Hercules reaches the end of its life."

The Brazilian state secretary added that ENAER was selected because "Chile has the capacity, expertise and know-how of other EMBRAER aircraft, like the Legacy, the Phenom, and the EMB-145. You will have a lot of work on that, "he said.

"We would like the project to develop, because it will bring a very important flow of technology to ENAER," stated Minister Jaime Ravinet.

The Chilean defense minister said that, along with providing job opportunities to our industry, participation in this project will "make us full partners with EMBRAER in the manufacture of aircraft for the world market."

"EMBRAER has achieved high levels of excellence and have been very large contractors and parts and these words will take on greater significance as we will make a substantial component, such as the fuselage and the ramp of the aircraft, and that's a huge challenge for ENAER that we hope to successfully meet, "he added.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the ministers is part of the good trade relations between the governments of Chile and Brazil, and of the sustained, long-term relationship between ENAER and EMBRAER since the beginning of the 90s.

Chile's participation in this program would increase Chilean capabilities in engineering and production of parts as well as contribute to the growth of the aviation industry in our country.


(EDITOR’S NOTE: In an earlier statement, the Chilean minister said that his country could participate in the training of Brazilian crews and support personnel of the future Scorpene submarines, similar to the boats already operated by the Chilean Navy.

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Embraer Reveals Discussions on A Partnership with Chilean Aeronautics Industry for the KC-390


(Source: Embraer; issued Aug. 24, 2010)


Chile’s Air Force declares its intention to acquire six of the military transport jets



SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- Embraer took part in a ceremony, today, in Santiago, Chile, where the Brazilian and Chilean Defense Ministers signed a Declaration of Intention for that country’s participation in the program of the KC-390 military transport jet.

Based on this agreement, Chile’s National Aeronautical Enterprise (Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica – ENAER) becomes engaged in the discussions about the development of the airplane and in supplying part of its structure. The declaration also marks the beginning of negotiations regarding the future acquisition of six KC-390 aircraft to equip the Chilean Air Force (FACH).

“We recently received an unmistakable show of support for the KC-390 from the Brazilian government, with the declaration of intention for an initial acquisition of 28 of the aircraft by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). We are very pleased to have Chile join is in this program,” said Orlando José Ferreira Neto, Embraer Executive Vice President, Defense Market. “We have an excellent relationship with ENAER, and we hope to see it grow even more via this partnership that not only reveals the high regard of the Chilean government for the KC-390, which we consider to be a winning product, but also shows our mutual interest in integrating the defense industrial bases of both countries.”

The successful partnership between Brazil and Chile dates back to the ‘90s, when ENAER began to stand out as a supplier of structures for the 50-seat ERJ 145 regional jet, manufactured by Embraer. In 2008, the FACH ordered 12 Super Tucano airplanes by Embraer for pilot tactical training missions, all of which have been delivered and are in operation.

“We are very pleased and proud to see that the quality of the work done by our personnel is being recognized, thus allowing use to participate in this new and relevant program for producing an aircraft like the KC-390,” stated ENAER’s CEO, General Pedro Bascuñan.

“Participating in the project brings benefits not only to Embraer and ENAER, but also to both nations, by generating jobs and boosting industrial development. The possibility of working together on the KC-390 program comes as an important alternative for stimulating the manufacture of aeronautical structures in our facilities. We are grateful for the interest shown by Embraer in working with us, every time they begin developing new aircraft, whether civilian, commercial, or military.”

Last July, at the Farnborough International Air Show, in England, Embraer and the FAB announced the intent of the Brazilian government to make an initial purchase of 28 KC-390 jets to renew the Air Force fleet. The agreement released today marks a new phase in the relationship between the two nations and between Embraer and ENAER.


Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.) is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil’s leading exporters. Embraer’s headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the United States. On June 30, 2010, Embraer had a workforce of 16,781 employees – not counting the employees of its partly owned subsidiaries – and its firm order backlog totaled US$ 15.2 billion.

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jumentodonordeste escreveu:Está dando gosto.

Mas, infelizmente, acho que os amigos Portugueses não vão comprar 10 unidades não.
Acho que a coisa na Europa fica difícil para compras militares nessa década.

cabeça de martelo escreveu:

jumentodonordeste escreveu:Está dando gosto.

Mas, infelizmente, acho que os amigos Portugueses não vão comprar 10 unidades não.
Acho que a coisa na Europa fica difícil para compras militares nessa década.

Se temos 6 C-130, possivelmente serão 6 os KC-390 a serem adquiridos. Não sei é quando é que serão adquiridos, muito possivelmente só para o final da década.

cabeça de martelo escreveu:Coitado, é que aqui ele não se safava, não há dinheiro...

P44 escreveu:se fosse para viveres melhor, e ele melhorasse a economia como fez no Brasil, porque não votarias nos COMUNAZZZZZZZ, oh passos coelho??????

tflash escreveu:

P44 escreveu:se fosse para viveres melhor, e ele melhorasse a economia como fez no Brasil, porque não votarias nos COMUNAZZZZZZZ, oh passos coelho??????

E o resto deles? Só se ele trouxesse o PT atrás.

É que os comunas de cá estão à Espera que o Estaline desça dos céus e ressuscite o Álvaro Cunhal - Líder Carismático do PC português, mais Estalinista que o Estaline.

Na passagem deles pelo governo, tentaram por uma ditadura pior que a anterior.

Para não desvirtuar o tópico.

É um investimento muito fácil de justificar. Com partes construídas cá, ainda por cima no Sul, os esquerdistas, avessos até à compra de esferográficas para as forças armadas vão apoiar, já que cria emprego em áreas onde eles obtém muitos votos. Para os anti-americanos é uma boa compra, já que não vem de lá. Restam os europeístas convictos que vão querer o A400.

Os C130 precisam de ser modernizados, vai-se gastar menos dinheiro mas sem retorno. Por mim era aguenta-los com o mínimo de despesa possivel e avançar para o KC 390.

Uma pergunta para os colegas portugueses ou conhecedores da FAP, tirando o F16 com kit próprio, quais são os meios da FAP que ele pode reabastecer em voo?

WalterGaudério escreveu: E os C 295 da FAB , não tem probe?

cb_lima escreveu:

WalterGaudério escreveu: E os C 295 da FAB , não tem probe?

Não amigo...

Talvez na próxima encomenda, mas nos primeiros 12 não.

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CB_Lima

WalterGaudério escreveu:

cb_lima escreveu: Não amigo...

Talvez na próxima encomenda, mas nos primeiros 12 não.

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CB_Lima

Putzgrila CB!!!!, eu queria dizer FAP, raios...!!!!!

Deve ser a idade. Deixa eu ir lá fora beber meu açaí, que o gaudério aqui só quer saber de menininha de 20 anos...