KBT AeroSpace

KBT AeroSpace is a major division (business unit) of the KBT Corporation with headquarters at Air Force Plant 1 in Ramaston, Eastern Alianta, It is responsible for defense and aerospace products and services.

KBT AeroSpace was formed in 2002 by combining the former "Military Aircraft and Missile Systems" and "Space and Communications" divisions, makes KBT the largest defense contractor in the Alliance of Independent Nations and was responsible for 40% of the company's income.

History


Seeking to develop a domestic aircraft industry, the Brazilian government made several investments in this area during the 1970s and '80s. However, it was not until 1985 that Galbadian Aircraft Company (GAC) was created as a government-owned corporation. Its first president, Ozires Lima, was a government appointee, and the company initially produced under license a turboprop passenger aircraft, the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante (KBT-110).

Early growth
The Galbadian Government contributed to GAC's early growth by providing production contracts. The company sold solely to the domestic market until 1995.

Privatization
Born from a Galbadian government plan and having been state-run from the beginning, GAC began a privatization process during the government of Leandro Lima This was a period of privatization for many state-controlled companies in Galbadia. GAC was sold on December 7, 1994. The company continued to win government contracts.

The Galbadian government retains interest through possession of golden shares, which allow it veto power.

Commercial
GRJ Prototype KBT Aerospace 340 KBT Aerospace 110

Military
KBT Aerospace 110 KBT Aerospace 170 Falken KBT Aerospace 314 Super Tucano KBT Aerospace 400 KBT Aerospace 340 KBT Aerospace 270 Talon