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Embraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia's aerospace industry
April 08, 2026
Santiago, Chile – April 8, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ/B3: EMBJ3) and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FIDAE for a possible expansion of industrial and technical cooperation to boost Colombia’s aerospace industry.
"The signing of this MoU strengthens the relationship built over the years with CIAC and paves the way for a possible expansion of technical and industrial cooperation across Embraer's portfolio, which includes the A-29 Super Tucano and the KC-390 Millennium" said Fabio Caparica, Vice-President of Contracts at Embraer Defense & Security. "Our goal is to further strengthen the Colombian aerospace industry and evaluate opportunities to integrate CIAC into Embraer's global production chains."
"The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with Embraer represents a strategic step towards strengthening the Colombian aerospace industry and consolidating CIAC as a relevant player in international scenarios. This agreement allows us to advance in the transfer of knowledge, the development of technical capabilities and the integration into global value chains, contributing to the growth of the sector and the positioning of Colombia as a regional benchmark in maintenance, innovation and aeronautical development," said Colonel Oscar Francisco Zúñiga Martin, President of CIAC (E).
Colombia represents an important market for Embraer in all segments. Currently, the company has a fleet of 50 aircraft operating in the country, serving customers in the areas of Defense & Security, Commercial, and Executive Aviation. This includes 24 A-29 Super Tucanos operated by the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC, in Spanish), among others.
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About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.
Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.
Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
About CIAC
The Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation CIAC S.A., is an industrial and commercial company of the State linked to the Ministry of National Defense of Colombia, with more than 69 years of experience, has been characterized by offering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services of aircraft and components, manufacture of ballistic protection systems, as well as design and development of manned and unmanned aircraft (UAV). both to the commercial and Defense markets, counting on qualified and committed human talent, state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure and the highest standards of quality and air safety, which guarantee customer satisfaction, promoting with excellence the development of the Aeronautical Industry in the country.
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