Curitiba, Brazil – EPA Training Center, a leading regional full flight simulator training center in LATAM, has highlighted its  recognition as a Strategic Defense Company (Empresa Estratégica de Defesa – EED) by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, underscoring the national significance of its flight simulation capabilities for defense operations. This designation highlights EPA’s vital role in enhancing the operational readiness of Brazil’s Armed Forces.

• The recognition stems from the strategic importance of EPA’s simulators for the C97 Brasília and C99/E99/R99 (ERJ-145) aircraft platforms, which are actively used in defense missions.

• This accreditation by the Joint Defense Industry Commission (CMID) was formalized on April 26, 2016, marking EPA’s official inclusion in Brazil’s national defense framework.

• As a recognized EED, EPA is eligible for fiscal benefit programs and incentives supporting defense-related industrial activities.

About EPA Training Center
Headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, EPA Training Center is the largest provider of regional aircraft training in Latin America, with Full Flight Simulators of the ATR 42/72, ERJ-145/Legacy 600, EMB-120 – Brasilia and EMB-110 – Bandeirante, serving executive operators, airlines and armed forces from over 30 countries. 

Source: EPA Training Center
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