Casablanca, Morocco, July 25, 2016 – Embraer and the Mohammed VI International Aviation Academy (AIAC), signed today, at AIAC Headquarters in Casablanca, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for engineering development in the country. According to the MoU, Embraer will contribute with its experience as an OEM, training engineers in Brazil. The Company will work closely with AIAC to identify and implement initiatives to develop world-class training programs for engineers in aeronautics related fields, in this region of Africa.
“We are pleased with the opportunity to share with AIAC our expertise in the preparation of highly skilled engineers to address the challenges of such a demanding industry like aerospace,” said Humberto Pereira, Embraer Vice President for Engineering and Technology. “As a leader in commercial aviation, and with 46 years of experience in designing and manufacturing aircraft that operate in more than sixty countries, we are always honored to share our knowledge with organizations that aim to play an important role in such a competitive industry.”
At the occasion, Abdellah Menou, the Managing Director of AIAC, stated that “this MoU with Embraer represents an important step in our strategy of working with globally renowned organizations, such as Embraer, willing to collaborate and to support us in our goal of preparing aeronautical engineers in Morocco, with world-class standards.”
About AIAC
The Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation (AIAC) is an institution of higher education. Founded in 2000 by his Majesty The King Mohammed VI, its mission is to train pilots, air traffic controllers, safety personnel, and engineers, with courses in computer engineering, and manufacturing.
The Academy is under the administration of the National Airport Authority “ONDA” and under the supervision of the Ministry of Equipment and Transport. Instruction from AIAC Mohammed VI is based on standards and practices recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
AIAC Mohammed VI is located in a unique living environment in the heart of the Aeropole of Casablanca. Spread over an area of six hectares, the campus neighbors many high-tech industrial facilities and is close to the most important airport in Morocco.
About Embraer
Embraer is a global company headquartered in Brazil with businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defense & security. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing customer support and services.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
