17 octobre 2023 | International, Aérospatial

Czech Republic enters talks with Embraer for C-390 aircraft deal

The Czech company Aero Vodochody supplies to Brazil’s Embraer various components used to make the C-390.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/10/17/czech-republic-enters-talks-with-embraer-for-c-390-aircraft-deal/

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