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2026
8 April

ReleaseEmbraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia's aerospace industry

7 April

ReleaseEmbraer and ALADA sign agreement to drive new business opportunities in Latin America and Africa

20 February

ReleaseEmbraer and Northrop Grumman jointly developing advanced air mobility capabilities for U.S. and allied nations

3 February

ReleaseEmbraer presents first Republic of Korea Air Force’s C-390 Millennium

2025
17 December

ReleaseEmbraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force and announces potential assembly line in Portugal

2 December

ReleaseEmbraer and PGZ sign five MoUs to strengthen strategic cooperation in Poland’s aerospace and defense sector

23 October Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, and Vinod Sahay, Member of the Group Executive Board at Mahindra Group, celebrate their strategic alliance.

Embraer and Mahindra deepen cooperation on C-390 for India

The agreement expands upon an earlier MoU between the two companies, positioning India as a manufacturing hub for the C-390 Millennium.

20 October

ReleaseEmbraer signs MoU with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)

17 October

ReleaseEmbraer inaugurates India office in New Delhi

14 August The C‑390 fleet recorded a 93% mission capability rate with mission completion above 99%.

Embraer sets Lithuanian partnerships to deepen defence ties

The company's MoUs with eight universities and companies outline MRO, engineering, technology and supply chain work after Lithuania selected the C-390 for its air force.

1 August

ReleaseEmbraer to develop a strong industrial partnership with Lithuania while strengthening its presence across Europe

24 July Portugal’s first A-29N and third KC-390 Millennium.

Embraer's A-29N makes European inroads in Portugal

Delivery of third KC-390 and launch of A-29N flight test campaign marked two programme landmarks in Portuguese Air Force cooperation with Embraer.

30 May

ReleaseEmbraer deepens commitment to India with new subsidiary

3 April The ISR adaptation would retain the KC-390’s multi-role capabilities, including cargo and tactical transport functions.

Portugal joins Brazil and Embraer to explore KC-390 ISR capability

A modular roll-on/roll-off ISR mission system was shown at LAAD as the three parties deepened their development collaboration.

13 March Sylwester Wyka, PhD, Acting Director of Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation, meets with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, discuss research and development collaboration in Poland.

Embraer outlines investment plans in Poland

The company sees Poland as a strategic partner for manufacturing, maintenance, research and a potential KC-390 final assembly line.

2024
3 December

ReleaseEmbraer and FAB sign agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilities

2 September

ReleaseEmbraer and Mahindra announce collaboration on the C-390 Millennium Medium Transport Aircraft in India

18 April Celebrating the new agreement.

Chile's ENAER expands cooperation with Embraer

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, ENAER was an important supplier of structures for the ERJ-135/140/145 family of jets - now its work with Embraer will involve moire aircraft types.

2023
18 October

ReleaseC-390 Millennium fleet operated by Brazilian Air Force completes 10,000 flight hours

27 April Four Portuguese aerospace businesses have signed up for more cooperation with Embraer.

Embraer sets the scene for cooperation in Portugal

The main goal of the MoU is the development of the technological and industrial defense base of Portugal, reinforcing its capacity to develop engineering, research and development activities.

13 April

Embraer and Saab explore deeper collaboration

The companies will also collaborate on engineering and technical future fighter studies, supporting the future growth of Gripen E out to 2060 and other future fighter needs as they arise.

3 April

ReleaseEmbraer and FAB celebrate receiving the Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft

2022
7 October

ReleaseEmbraer advances in the production of the first KC-390 Millennium for Hungary

19 July

ReleaseEmbraer and BAE Systems announce collaboration for the C-390 Millennium and Eve eVTOL

2021
11 November

ReleaseEmbraer begins production of the first KC-390 Millennium for Hungary

1 April

ReleaseEmbraer successfully concludes aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium aircraft

2019
26 December

ReleaseEmbraer KC-390 Millennium airlifter successfully concludes airdrop testing campaign

18 November

ReleaseEmbraer unveils its multi-mission medium airlift name and designation: C-390 Millennium

18 November

ReleaseBoeing Embraer – Defense joint venture to develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium

3 October

ReleaseBoeing-Embraer strategic partnership taking shape

26 February

ReleaseBoeing-Embraer partnership receives shareholder approval

11 January

ReleaseEmbraer and Boeing welcome Brazilian Government approval of strategic partnership

2018
17 December

ReleaseEmbraer and Boeing approve the terms of strategic aerospace partnership and seek Brazilian Government approval

23 October

ReleaseEmbraer receives ANAC's Type Certificate of the multi-mission airlift KC-390

9 October

ReleaseEmbraer successfully performs first flight of the series production KC-390 multi-mission airlift

5 July

ReleaseBoeing and Embraer to establish strategic aerospace partnership to accelerate global aerospace growth

10 May

ReleaseEmbraer evaluates certification test schedule for KC-390 prototype

2017
20 December

ReleaseEmbraer KC-390 achieves initial operational capability

21 November

ReleaseEmbraer KC-390 arrives in the United States for a series of flight trials

2016
18 November

ReleaseEmbraer receives Provisional Type Certificate for the KC-390 Basic Vehicle

28 July

ReleaseKC-390 proves high level of maturity in demonstration flights abroad and follows toward certification in 2017

2015
3 February

ReleaseEmbraer KC-390 military transport makes successful first flight

2014
21 October

ReleaseEmbraer rolls out KC-390 military airlift

20 May

ReleaseV2500-E5 engines shipped to Embraer

18 March

ReleaseAero shipped the first rear fuselage for Embraer KC-390

2013
18 June

ReleaseEmbraer and Boeing team to market and sell KC-390 medium-airlift aircraft

9 April

ReleaseEmbraer Defense & Security begins commercial campaign for the KC-390 military transport jet

25 March

ReleaseBrazilian Air Force and Embraer Defense & Security conclude Critical Design Review of the KC-390 project

11 March

ReleasePall Corp. to supply hydraulic filters for Embraer KC-390 aircraft

2012
26 September

ReleaseEmbraer Defense and Security announces Aerotron and LH Colus as KC-390 suppliers