Embraer and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation (Łukasiewicz – ILOT), Poland’s highly regarded research institute, have signed an agreement to work together on new aircraft technologies and materials. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed today in Warsaw by Sylwester Wyka – Acting Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO Embraer Group.
Łukasiewicz – ILOT is one of Europe’s most significant aviation research facilities. Established in 1926, Institute provides research and services for aviation, unmanned and space technologies. Together Łukasiewicz – ILOT and Embraer will begin cooperation by focusing efforts in research and development activities in the fields of materials, future flight technologies, aeronautical design and future maintenance processes.
“This MoU marks the beginning of a technological bridge between Poland and South America. Through collaboration with Embraer, we are combining our expertise with a global industry leader to jointly develop cutting-edge aviation and materials technologies. This partnership not only strengthens the position of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation as a research hub but also highlights the importance of Polish engineering and science in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable aerospace industry” – said Sylwester Wyka, PhD, Acting Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation.
Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO Embraer Group, said, “This agreement with Łukasiewicz – ILOT is a key part of our plan to deepen our 25-year engagement with the Polish aerospace ecosystem. Łukasiewicz – ILOT is a globally renowned research institute with expertise in critical technologies at the heart of the future aviation. We are proud to become Łukasiewicz – ILOT’s partners and look forward to the results that can be achieved together.”
About Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation is one of the most modern research institutions in Europe, with a tradition dating back to 1926. The Institute works with global aerospace industry OEM, as well as space industry institutions. The Institute’s strategic research areas are aerospace and unmanned aerospace technologies. It also conducts research and services for domestic and foreign industry in materials, composites, incremental, remote sensing, energy and mining technologies.
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About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
