Embraer Defense

Efforts focus on bid to supply KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft to Indian Air Force

Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.

Joint order signed at Farnborough on Monday

If selected, the C-390 could be made in India

Seven C-390 aircraft have entered operation

The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow

It is offered to replace aging C-130 aircraft

Several important achievements for Embraer this year included receipt of the Final Type Certificate for the C-390 Millennium.

Military certification of fire-fighting equipment will add another capability to the multi-role medium airlifter.

Embraer and BAE have agreed to pursue possibiities for the C-390 in Saudi Arabia and are furthering their collaboration on eVTOL defense applications.