via Embraer, Boeing Hope KC-390 Will Have Long Payout

Although this agreement does not come completely as a surprise, it is welcomed as a refreshing news for those of us who strongly believe in broader international cooperation in aerospace.

Embraer is steadily pursuing and attaining a strong military identity, and recognition, adding to the company’s established leading role in commercial and business aviation. Following their recent market successes with the Super Tucano and the industrial collaboration with Saab for FAB’s Grippen purchase, this teaming agreement with Boeing underlines the maturity of Embraer Defense capabilities and products.

Through this reinforced agreement, Boeing is making an important step forward in their strategy to pursue value through the delivery of  Global Services, Support & Training. Boeing’s capabilities – already proven internationally delivering support and maintenance for its own airframes, such as the KC-767 Tanker – are now projected into a wider “platform-agnostic” stance.

I’m sure we’ll soon witness good news out of this bold partnership.