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Embraer and Strata Manufacturing Launch Strategic Collaboration to Support Commercial Aircraft Aerostructures
July 21, 2026
Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 21, 2026 – Strata Manufacturing PJSC (“Strata”), a wholly owned company of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading advanced composite aerostructures manufacturers, and Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3), a leading global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, marking a significant milestone in the companies’ efforts to strengthen collaboration in advanced aerospace manufacturing.
The MoA establishes a framework for evaluating the potential supply of advanced composite aerostructures by Strata for Embraer’s commercial aircraft programs. Under the agreement, both companies will collaborate on the assessment of work packages for the Embraer E2 family of aircraft, progressing through a structured roadmap of technical, commercial, and contractual milestones.
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to advancing innovation, manufacturing excellence and resilient global aerospace supply chains. By combining Embraer’s expertise in commercial aircraft development with Strata’s internationally recognized capabilities in advanced composite manufacturing, the partnership aims to support the next-generation aerostructures technologies.
In addition to the E2 program, the MoA outlines the mutual intention of both parties to explore collaboration opportunities across other Embraer aircraft platforms.
The agreement reinforces Strata’s continued expansion within the global aerospace industry and reflects its strategy of strengthening long-term partnerships with leading aircraft manufacturers. It also supports the company’s vision of positioning the UAE as a globally competitive hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing while contributing to the resilience and diversification of international aerospace supply chains.
Sara Abdulla AlMemari, Acting CEO of Strata, said: “This agreement with Embraer represents an important step in expanding Strata’s global partnerships with leading aircraft manufacturers. It reflects the confidence placed in our advanced composite manufacturing capabilities and our ability to deliver world-class aerostructures that meet the highest standards of quality, precision and reliability. We look forward to working closely with Embraer as we progress toward a long-term collaboration that supports innovation and sustainable growth across the aerospace industry.”
Roberto Chaves, Executive VP, Global Procurement & Supply Chain of Embraer, said: “Strata has established a strong reputation as a trusted aerospace manufacturer with advanced composite expertise and a proven commitment to operational excellence. Through this MoA, we are taking an important step toward evaluating new opportunities to strengthen our global supply chain while supporting the continued success of our commercial aircraft programs. We look forward to working together to assess the technical and industrial potential of this collaboration.”
The signing of the MoA at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 underscores the strategic importance of international partnerships in driving innovation, strengthening industrial capabilities and supporting the long-term growth of the global aerospace sector.
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About Strata
An advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility that produces high quality composite aircraft parts and components for global OEMs. With its first production commencing in 2010, Strata combines cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, an integrated supply chain, and a high-caliber workforce, to industrialize and manufacture and sub assemble major aircraft structures - such as wing movables and empennages - for the latest generation of commercial aircrafts.
In the last 16 years, Strata has delivered more than 115,000 components that have been ‘Made with PRIDE in the UAE’ by a workforce from over 25 different nationalities – more than half of which are young and talented Emirati women.
Strata is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company and is part of the UAE Investments platform that aims to advance the development of a leading aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi.
For more information, visit: www.strata.ae or follow @Stratauae on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn
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.
For more information about Embraer S.A, please visit: www.embraer.com
Contact:
Eman Al Sheryani l Senior Communications Officer
Strata Manufacturing PJSC
M: +971559008693
Valtecio Alencar | Director of External Communications
Embraer S.A.
M: +1 321 361 8336
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