Project to develop aeronautics industry in Paraguay presented
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The project is of Brazilian company Wega Aircraft, which intends to install its main plant in Paraguay.
Minister of Industry and Commerce Luis Castiglioni said that a month after the entrepreneurs’ visit, a demonstration of the manufactured aircraft was held thanks to the cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces and the Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DINAC).
He pointed out that the project to install the production plant will enable the training of Paraguayan professionals and the installation of an aeronautical industry with state-of-the-art technology that will supply the rest of the world.
He pointed out that Paraguay may take an impressive leap forward, not only by building parts, but also by manufacturing aircraft for both domestic use and to export.
One of the company’s directors Paulo Falcao expressed his gratitude for the government’s support since the project was presented, as a plant of this type needs time to mature, develop and operate.
The Brazilian entrepreneurs will also seek the participation of Paraguayan counterparts, said Minister Castiglioni, who assured that the MIC will provide support and coordination.
The presentation ceremony was held at the Air Force Aerotactic Group on Monday and was attended by Minister Castiglioni, Minister of Defense Bernardino Soto Estigarribia, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force Juan Pablo Paredes, DINAC president Félix Kanasawa, director of the Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) Estefanía Laterza, as well as a delegation of entrepreneurs from the Union of Brazilian Entrepreneurs of Paraguay (UEBP) and Wega Aircraft company executives.
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