+Erik 1,812 Posted September 22, 2010 AERO Vodochody plan a new project Aero Prague: Ministries of Defence of the Czech Republic and Brazil yesterday signed an agreement in terms of which Aero Vodochody will cooperate with the third global most important aircraft manufacturer a company Embraer on development and production of a new military multipurpose transport aircraft KC-390. „Aero very much appreciate an opportunity to cooperate with such a company as is Embraer, which successfully contribute to global aerospace production. Aero is honoured to be able to enter the new Embraer´s project and consider this as an acknowledgement of our qualities. It is a great message for development and prestige of aerospace industry of the Czech Republic and Aero presume cooperation with Czech companies. I believe it is a way how to succeed in today´s global competition,“ said President and chairman of the board of directors of Aero Vodochody Ladislav Šimek. Negotiations of Aero with Embraer on cooperation for KC-390 project should be closed down in the fourth quarter of 2010. Embraer KC-390 Tactical multipurpose military transport aircraft. Twin-engine jet-powered aircraft with 23,6-tonne payload rating. First flight of this aircraft is scheduled in 2014 and first delivery to the customer at the end of 2015. Aero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
