Embraer and Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 SA (WZL-2), one of Poland’s leading military aviation maintenance companies, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to establish a framework for long-term industrial cooperation supporting the KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft programme.The agreement lays the foundation for collaboration across aircraft maintenance, repair and support services, aircraft completion and conversion, external painting, and systems integration. It is intended to strengthen Poland’s aerospace and defence capabilities while creating a local industrial ecosystem to support future KC-390 operations.
The MoA was signed at Embraer’s facilities in the presence of Piotr Zawieja, Member of the Management Board of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), and Marcio Monteiro, Chief Marketing Officer, Embraer Defense & Security.As part of the partnership, Embraer and WZL-2 will jointly develop the technical and operational framework required to establish comprehensive support capabilities for the KC-390 Millennium in Poland. The initiative is expected to facilitate technology transfer, develop specialised skills, and strengthen the country’s maintenance infrastructure for advanced military aircraft.
Commenting on the agreement, Jakub Gazda, President of the Management Board of WZL-2, said, “This agreement marks an important milestone in building long-term cooperation between WZL-2 and Embraer. Our objective is to establish industrial and maintenance capabilities in Poland that will support the KC-390 Millennium while reinforcing the country’s aerospace and defence industry. By combining Embraer’s global expertise with WZL-2’s technical capabilities, we expect to create lasting value for the Polish Armed Forces and the broader defence sector.”
Douglas Lobo, Vice President, Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales, Embraer Services & Support, said, “Working with WZL-2 reflects Embraer’s commitment to developing strong local industrial partnerships. This collaboration will support technology transfer, workforce development and long-term service capabilities, ensuring high operational readiness and sovereign support for future KC-390 operators in Poland.”
The KC-390 Millennium is a next-generation military transport aircraft designed to perform a wide range of missions, including cargo and troop transport, medical evacuation, aerial refuelling, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue, firefighting, and operations from unpaved or temporary runways. With a payload capacity of 26 tonnes, high cruise speed and multi-mission capability, the aircraft has been selected by several air forces worldwide, including those of Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea.
Headquartered in Brazil, Embraer is a global aerospace company with operations spanning commercial aviation, executive aviation, defence and security, and agricultural aviation. Since its establishment in 1969, the company has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft worldwide and continues to strengthen its global presence through advanced aircraft development, manufacturing and comprehensive aftermarket support services.
