Kenkou Aerospace Signs MOU with Embraer for Air Force Large Transport Aircraft Project

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Kenko Aerospace announced on the 27th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the formation of a domestic consortium for the second phase of the Air Force large transport aircraft project with Brazil's Embraer.

Embraer is a specialized manufacturer of passenger and defense aircraft. In terms of production volume, it ranks third in the world after Boeing and Airbus. Jackson Schneider, CEO of Embraer D&S, personally participated to emphasize the commitment to the second phase of the large transport aircraft project and the importance of the domestic consortium.

Through the MOU, Kenko Aerospace is discussing not only the production project of the large transport aircraft C-390 with Embraer, a complete aircraft manufacturer, but also additional projects. Embraer visited Kenko's Korean headquarters more than twice to conduct on-site inspections of production facilities and business discussions before proceeding with this MOU.

According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the plan is to finalize the model selection and contract by the end of this year. Currently, Embraer is competing with Lockheed Martin's C-130J and Airbus's A400M models with its C-390 model.

Kenko was recognized last year as an offset trade partner of Airbus. It is in discussions with Airbus Defense & Space and Airbus Helicopters.

A company official explained, "Kenko has recently shown remarkable growth in passenger-to-freighter conversion projects and in the U.S. space materials sector," adding, "Kenko USA has long been engaged in the U.S. aerospace defense business."

He continued, "The Korean headquarters is also participating in the majority of projects in the domestic aerospace defense sector," adding, "Kenko's activities are prominent in the overseas aerospace defense market."

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