Embraer has officially started the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria.
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The ceremony took place at the production facility in Gavião Peixoto (São Paulo) and was attended by a delegation from the Austrian government.
Milestone in the production of the C-390
The President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, Bosco da Costa Junior, highlighted the importance of this moment:
“We are excited to begin production of the first C-390 for Austria and look forward to delivering the aircraft to the Austrian Air Force soon. The C-390 is setting new standards as a truly multi-mission medium airlift aircraft. It combines cutting-edge technology, reliability, and low operating costs with unparalleled performance.”
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Key Features of the C-390 Millennium
This aircraft stands out as the best in its class, offering:
- Maximum payload: 26 tons
- Maximum speed: 870 km/h (470 knots)
- Multi-mission capability: cargo transport, medical evacuation, peacekeeping operations, firefighting, and aerial refueling
- High operational efficiency: mission completion rate above 99%
- KC-390: Aerial refueling capability
The KC-390 version is equipped with an aerial refueling system, allowing it to function both as a tanker and as a receiver, refueling from another aircraft of the same model.
Global Expansion of the C-390
Since entering service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the C-390 has been adopted by multiple countries:
– Portugal (2023)
– Hungary (2024)
– Netherlands (2022)
– Austria, Czech Republic, and South Korea (2023)
– Sweden, Slovakia, and an undisclosed customer (2024)
The C-390 fleet has now accumulated over 16,300 flight hours, with an operational availability rate of 93%, reinforcing its reliability and performance.
Source and image: Embraer. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
