Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, delivered today the seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the First Squadron of the First Group (1°/1° GT) at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro. This milestone comes as the Brazilian Air Force celebrates five years of service for the C-390, performing a wide spectrum of military and humanitarian missions across the globe.

“Over the past five years, the C-390 Millennium has demonstrated operational qualities, reliability, and versatility, performing the most demanding missions anytime, anywhere, with the Brazilian Air Force. With the delivery of this brand-new aircraft, we are proud to contribute even more to the operational success of the FAB’s missions”, Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.

Since becoming operational with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the C-390 Millennium has proven its capacity, reliability, and performance. From transporting supplies in the midst of the COVID crisis, participating in international missions and exercises to performing aerial refueling, repatriating Brazilian citizens and fighting wild fires, this game-changer aircraft continues to prove its versatility.

With a maximum payload of 26 tons, a top speed of 470 knots, and state-of-the-art systems, the C-390 is the best aircraft in its class. Its powerful engines, large cargo hold equipped with a rear ramp and robust landing gear enable it to carry out the most demanding missions, including from unpaved runways. A true strategic asset for its end users, the C-390 Millennium can perform a wide range of military and civilian missions such as transport of cargo, personnel and vehicles, peacekeeping operations, special operations, humanitarian support, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, air-to-air refueling, and disaster management.

Thanks to its leading performance, cost-effectiveness, and versatility, the C-390 was selected by several nations, including Brazil, Portugal, The Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic and South Korea.

The current fleet of aircraft has accumulated more than 14,000 flight hours, with a mission capability rate of 93 per cent and mission completion rates above 99 per cent, demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category.