Turkish Aerospace and Embraer to Explore E2 Production opportunities in Türkiye

LAAD Defense & Security 2025, Rio de Janeiro, April 1st, 2025 – Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ-Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii A.Ş.) and Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential industrial cooperation.

Embraer is actively seeking new suppliers and partners around the world to meet the growing demand for Embraer’s products. Turkish Aerospace aims to leverage its strategic capabilities in manufacturing and assembling metallic and composite structures, final assembly of fuselages, components, test and production flights, and painting.

The agreement outlines the collaborative phase between Embraer and Turkish Aerospace to discuss a potential comprehensive industrial partnership involving R&D.

The MoU was signed by Mustafa Gursoy, Executive VP, Turkish Aerospace, and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer at LAAD Defence & Security 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, in the presence of Mr. Geraldo Alckmin – Brazil’s Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Mr. Muhammet Kasım Gonullu – Turkish Deputy Ministry of Industry and Technology and Mr. Şuay Alpay – Turkish Aerospace’s Vice Chairman of Board of Directors

Mehmet Demiroğlu, CEO of Turkish Aerospace states “This memorandum marks a significant milestone for the Turkish defense and aerospace industry. Through our collaboration with Embraer, we aim to further enhance our technological capabilities and shape the future of aviation. By combining our strengths, we are not only building for today but also laying the foundation for the aviation ecosystem of tomorrow.”

Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, said, “Embraer is excited about these significant opportunities with Turkish Aerospace. Their expertise in aerospace manufacturing and assembly aligns perfectly with our strategic goals. This MoU marks a significant step towards exploring innovative solutions and expanding our global footprint.”

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About Turkish Aerospace

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ – Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii A.Ş.) is Türkiye’s leading aerospace company, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and integration of aerospace systems. With expertise spanning military and commercial aviation, space technologies, and advanced composite manufacturing, Turkish Aerospace plays a key role in global aerospace innovation.

The company develops and produces a wide range of platforms, including fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters, and satellites. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on R&D, Turkish Aerospace continues to expand its capabilities through international collaborations, shaping the future of aerospace with cutting-edge technology.

About Embraer

Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere worldwide, transporting over 150 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and is the leading exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Embraer’s APAC headquarters is in Singapore, and its China headquarters is in Beijing. Source: Embraer