Kencoa Aerospace said Tuesday it has signed a large contract with a European aerospace defense manufacturer to supply major sheet-metal parts for Embraer’s C-390 program.
The company said it secured the order after completing capital spending last year to expand its sheet-metal production facilities. Under the agreement, Kencoa will supply key sheet-metal components for the C-390. It did not disclose the customer, contract value or other terms, citing a confidentiality clause.
Kencoa said it aims to complete development and deliver initial parts for the project this year. It said technical talks are underway under a detailed schedule and preparations are being made to build prototypes, while a mass-production system is being put in place.
The company said additional requests for quotes from global firms have followed the contract, raising expectations for more orders.
Kencoa said it has made major equipment investments to strengthen high-precision, high-quality aircraft sheet-metal production, including automated equipment and quality-control systems to meet stringent international certification requirements in aerospace and defense. It called the Czech order its first visible result.
The C-390 is a next-generation tactical transport aircraft seeing rising demand globally, including in Europe. The aircraft has also been selected as a model for the South Korean Air Force’s second large transport aircraft program, the company said.
Chief Executive Officer Lee Min-gyu said the deal goes beyond parts supply and reflects renewed recognition of Kencoa’s process technology and quality competitiveness in the international defense market. He said the company will strengthen cooperation with overseas partners through continued investment in technology and quality innovation.
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