Embraer and Poland’s Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation have agreed to jointly develop new aircraft technologies and materials, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer said Tuesday.

Francisco Gomes Neto, president and chief executive of Embraer, was in Warsaw to sign a memorandum of understanding on the project with Sylwester Wyka, acting director of Łukasiewicz.

Established almost 100 years ago, Łukasiewicz is one of Europe’s top aviation research centres. It focuses on materials, flight technologies, aeronautical design and maintenance processes.

“This MoU marks the beginning of a technological bridge between Poland and South America,” Wyka said. “Through collaboration with Embraer, we are combining our expertise with a global industry leader to jointly develop cutting-edge aviation and materials technologies.”

Embraer’s Neto said the collaboration is part of the company’s plan to deepen its engagement with the Polish aerospace ecosystem.

Based in São Paulo, Embraer is a leading player in the global aviation industry. The company has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft since its founding in 1969.