Embraer and the State of the Netherlands have signed a milestone agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The contract, which includes one confirmed order and seven additional purchase options, was formally signed at the Paris Air Show by Vice Admiral Jan […]
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Embraer has released that the Portuguese government will acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, expanding the Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) transport fleet as part of a continued effort to strengthen national and allied defence capabilities. The announcement was made during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, building upon the original August 2019
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Embraer has officially commenced structural assembly of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium aircraft. The milestone was marked by a formal ceremony at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto production facility, attended by representatives from the Austrian government. The C-390 Millennium is regarded as the best in its class, featuring a maximum payload of 26 tonnes, a top speed of
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Embraer has announced the sale of up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Uruguay’s Air Force (FAU). The contract, part of a fleet renewal programme aimed at expanding the FAU’s operational capacity, includes the acquisition of one aircraft with a commitment to purchase five additional units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2025 and
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On February 8, the first C-390 Millennium of the Hungarian Air Force successfully completed its maiden flight in Gavião Peixoto. Embraer Defense & Security team flew the aircraft for approximately four hours, carrying out a complete assessment of the aircraft, which will now undergo a test campaign ahead of the entry into service with the
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South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the winner of the Large Transport Aircraft (LTA) II public tender to provide the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) with new military transport aircraft. South Korea is the C-390 Millennium’s first customer in Asia. Under the signed contract, Embraer will provide
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The fifth EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M, has been delivered by Embraer to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) functions, as well as participate in intelligence, surveillance and airborne reconnaissance missions. Developed utilising the platform established by the successful
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Embraer has appointed Jake Williams as the new Vice President Business Development & Sales for Embraer Defense & Security (EDS) in North America. The change will take effect in November 2023. Bruce Bunin will retire from his position, after a distinguished aerospace career and will assist in the transition to Williams and in support of
Embraer has appointed Frederico Lemos to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for international businesses of Embraer Defense & Security. Following the appointment of Bosco da Costa Junior as President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security in November 2022, Embraer is strengthening its leadership to accelerate the internationalisation of its defense unit, building
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