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Expanding Gripen e Production Capacity, Saab Builds Aerostructural Plants in Several Countries

 In 1997, Saab decided to focus its commercial aviation business on supplying structural components to major aircraft manufacturers. We are currently a Tier 1 partner with Boeing and Airbus, developing wing, mobility and door designs.

We have worked closely with our customers for many years and are considered an important strategic partner in the development of our customers' aircraft. Our knowledge, experience and global reach translate into a cost effective, reliable and safe modern aviation structure.

Swedish defense industry Saab has begun construction of an aircraft structure plant in São Bernardo do Campo, a suburb of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant was built to expand the production capacity of 36 Gripen NG fighters purchased by Brazil and to support the production of other Gripen aircraft for the global market.

Saab is preparing a 5,000 square meter building called Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM). Saab owns 90% of SAM and the remaining 10% is owned by Akaer, a company founded by a former Embraer engineer.

SAM Secretary Marselorima announced on May 9 that SAM will manufacture six key structural components of the Brazilian Air Force's obsolete aircraft.

These components include the tail fairing, aerobraking, wing box, single and double versions of the forward fuselage of the aircraft, and the passenger version of the rear fuselage. Single.

The plant will begin operations in 2020 with 55 workers, according to FlightGlobal. In four years, the number of employees will increase to 200 people.

On October 24, 2014, Brazil and Sweden signed an agreement to purchase 36 Gripen E/F (next generation) aircraft for SEK 39.3 billion (US$5.44 billion). It consists of 28 Gripen E and 8 Gripen F aircraft. The aircraft will be transferred to the Brazilian Air Force from 2019 to 2024.

A total of 15 aircraft will be assembled in Brazil. Brazilian companies are also involved in the production of this flu.

Brazil increased its budget by nearly $1 billion due to a specific requirement to replace the Wide Format Display (WAD) 19x18 inch touchscreen display in the Gripen E/F cab. Cabin of the old model.

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