Embraer plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, visited Poland with a senior commercial and defense team, engaging with existing, new, and potential partners in the following areas: manufacturing, final assembly, maintenance and repair, passenger-to-freight conversions, research and development and eVTOLs.
The first announcement comes with the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation (iLOT), focusing on Research and Development activities in the fields of materials, future flight technologies, aeronautical design and future maintenance processes .
Gomes Neto said: “Embraer has been part of the Polish aviation ecosystem for over 25 years, and now, with Embraer growing strongly across the globe, we are committed to expanding our industrial engagement together with Polish partners covering manufacturing, final assembly, maintenance and repair. To support this growth, Embraer plans to help develop the capabilities and skills that will drive the Polish aerospace sector to the next stage of success.”
"These initiatives in manufacturing, maintenance, and training, may position the Polish economy to take advantage of the high value opportunities in the global aerospace arena, and could generate $3bn in value for Poland over 10 years, potentially creating 5,000 jobs," he said.
In commercial aviation Embraer is ramping up production and actively seeking to turbocharge its supply chain in Poland – a road show to meet new suppliers was recently completed. Polish industry is already a major supplier to Embraer’s E2 programme as the seats are made in Świebodzin, auxiliary power units in Rzeszów, and key engine components in Kalisz; contributing 1,350 jobs in the supply chain and $30m spend procuring goods and services in Poland in 2024 alone. Other projects under discussion include a landing gear overhaul facility for the E-Jets E2, and conversion of E190 aircraft into freighters. The total package in commercial aviation could potentially translate into more than $2bn investment in 10 years and more than 4,400 jobs.
Embraer already has a strong footprint in Europe as 30% of the E2 is manufactured in the EU – the wings are made in Portugal for example, and other key components are made in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, and Belgium. Whereas for the KC-390 42% of the supply chain comes from the EU.
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, visiting Warsaw alongside Gomes Neto, said: "I congratulate LOT for its impressive growth and profitability. We wish to continue our deep-rooted partnership with Poland for decades to come, going beyond selling aircraft, to fostering and accelerating Poland’s aviation ecosystem. The E2 is the low risk, high reward choice, offering a seamless, low cost, transition to the new aircraft.
"The E2 is the most efficient, reliable, and comfortable aircraft for LOT, and it provides almost $900m in economic benefits compared to the competition. The E2 is the aircraft that will best support the airline’s profitable and sustainable growth, as well as the ambitions for the new Central Airport hub (CPK) – just as Embraer jets do already at global hubs like Paris, Chicago, Amsterdam, and of course Warsaw."
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