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• Today’s Memorandums of Understanding will pave the way for extensive industrial cooperation, fostering innovation as well as benefiting the local economy and defense industry ecosystems.

   

• These strategic agreements cover a wide range of high value areas including MRO, Engineering, innovation, technological development and supply chain management.

Vilnius, Lithuania, August 08, 2025 —Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, signed today several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key Lithuanian partners, marking a significant step toward long-term cooperation in aerospace, defense and innovation.

The agreements were signed with eight prominent Lithuanian institutions and companies including Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech), Aktyvus Photonics, J&C Aero, Nordic Aircraft Systems, Brolis Defence, DAT, and Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology (BPTI).

“These partnerships reflect Embraer’s commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening global industrial and defense capabilities through strategic cooperation. Lithuania’s growing aerospace ecosystem and technological expertise make it an ideal environment for Embraer’s long-term vision in Europe,” said Fabio Caparica, Vice President of Contracts at Embraer Defense & Security.

The MoUs encompass a wide range of high-value areas, including:

·       Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

·       Engineering and Innovation

·       Technological Development

·       Supply Chain Management

Today’s ceremony follows the selection in June 2025 of Embraer’s C-390 multi-mission aircraft by Lithuania to enhance its defense capabilities and interoperability. This selection aligns with European and NATO allies—including Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Sweden—that have also selected this new generation aircraft to modernize their air forces.

Since entering operation with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the Portuguese Air Force in 2023 and, most recently with the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the C-390 Millennium has proven its capability, reliability, and performance. The current fleet in operation has demonstrated a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99%.

The C-390 can carry more payload (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft and flies faster (470 knots) and farther, being capable of performing a wide range of missions, such as transporting and dropping cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting and humanitarian missions, operating on temporary or unpaved runways, such as packed earth, soil and gravel. The aircraft configured with air-to-air refueling equipment, with the designation KC-390, has already proven its aerial refueling capacity both as a tanker and as a receiver, in this case by receiving fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings.

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About Vilnius Tech (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University)

Founded in 1956, Vilnius Tech is one of Lithuania’s leading technical universities. It offers programs in engineering, architecture, business, and creative industries. The university is known for its strong research output, industry partnerships, and international rankings in Architecture, Business & Management, and Economics

About Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

Established in 1922, KTU is Lithuania’s largest technological university and a regional leader in innovation and engineering education. It offers interdisciplinary programs and maintains strong ties with industry. KTU is recognized for its research excellence and international collaborations

About Aktyvus Photonics

Founded in 2020, Aktyvus Photonics develops high-performance laser systems for extreme environments. The company focuses on scientific research and exports 90% of its products to countries like France, Turkey, and Belgium.

About J&C Aero

Established in 2008, J&C Aero is an EASA-certified aviation company based in Vilnius. It specializes in aircraft cabin interior solutions, including design, production, and maintenance.

About Nordic Aircraft Systems

Founded in 2012, this Vilnius-based company is an EASA Part-145 approved maintenance organization. It provides component repair, overhaul, and logistics services for airlines and MROs, focusing on cost-effective and reliable solutions

About Brolis Semiconductors

Founded in 2011, BROLIS primarily engages in creating some of the world’s finest infrared laser products, ranging from near infrared to mid-infrared. BROLIS’ unique area of specialisation and its epitaxy facility (one of the largest in the world) for the production of GaSb-based mid-infrared optoelectronics have helped the company develop numerous devices that offer record-breaking performance on the largest industrial GaSb substrate platform on today’s market. BROLIS’ key technology encompasses in-house molecular beam epitaxy of advanced III-V materials, chip design, hybrid integration of III-V components with silicon photonics, advanced packaging and micro-optics, as well as full electro-optical system design for the most advanced applications.

About DAT LT (Danish Air Transport Lithuania)

DAT LT is a Lithuanian subsidiary of Danish DAT, founded in 2003. It provides global ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) services. Based in Karmėlava, it became an IATA member in 2024

About Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology (BPTI)

BPTI is a private, high-tech-oriented research institute. Its mission is to create value by providing R&D services for global security. BPTI’s core competencies in research and innovations lie in artificial intelligence/machine learning method development and applications, cybersecurity solutions, military UX/UI development, and IC component design for radar and communication systems.

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 in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and is the main 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.