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News archive: Embraer C-390 Millennium

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Embraer C-390 Millennium, newest first.

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28 April

ReleasePratt & Whitney recognized as Embraer's Best Supplier of the Year for Outstanding Collaboration

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

17 December 2025

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

2 December 2025

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

23 October 2025 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 2025

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

17 October 2025

ReleaseEmbraer inaugurates India office in New Delhi

14 August 2025 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.

7 August 2025 The piloted VX4 prototype undergoing flight testing at Vertical’s Flight Test Centre at Cotswold Airport.

Aciturri to supply entire VX4 airframe for Vertical

The company has agreed to manufacture and engineer the full VX4 airframe as part of Vertical’s wider Flightpath 2030 production and certification strategy.

1 August 2025

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

24 July 2025 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.

17 June 2025

ReleaseAernnova & Mahindra Aerostructures announce a multi- year $300 million contract, strengthening their long- standing partnership

30 May 2025

ReleaseEmbraer deepens commitment to India with new subsidiary

17 April 2025

ReleaseHexcel honored with Embraer Best Suppliers Award

10 April 2025 Fabio Caparica of Embraer and Chris Boshoff of Denel during the signing of the KC-390 collaboration MoU.

Embraer and Denel set out terms for KC-390 collaboration

The MoU included potential maintenance and manufacturing cooperation as South Africa considers modernising its military transport capability.

3 April 2025 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 2025 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.

20 February 2025 Austria joins a growing list of C-390 Millennium operators that includes Brazil, Portugal, Hungary and multiple European nations.

Embraer begins assembly of Austria’s first C-390

An official ceremony at Gavião Peixoto marked the start of production for the Austrian Air Force’s new multi-mission transport aircraft.

3 December 2024

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

7 November 2024

Viasat brings dual-band global aero terminals to C-390

Viasat's HSA solution will help strengthen operational capability by supporting communications using Ku-band and WGS and providing flexibility for installation of future mission communications systems in LEO and L-Band.

2 October 2024

ReleaseEmbraer strengthens its Industrial Cooperation with the Czech Republic

19 September 2024 The EMB 145 AEW “Netra”.

Embraer aims to enhance supply chain in India

Embraer sees India as a key partner in the region and expects, together with Mahindra, to implement an extensive local supply chain program. The initiative may include an assembly line for the C-390 in India.

2 September 2024

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

18 April 2024 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.

18 October 2023

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

21 September 2023 Ready for final assembly to begin.

Aciturri starts final assembly of Lilium Jet

The fuselage is planned for delivery to Lilium facilities in Wessling, Germany in the fourth quarter 2023, prior to planned start of assembly of the first Lilium Jet by year end.

27 April 2023 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 2023

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 2023

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

7 October 2022

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

19 September 2022

ReleaseL3Harris and Embraer to develop new Agile Tanker via KC-390 to support Air Force operational imperatives

8 September 2022 The tests were carried out at the Embraer facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State, in Brazil.

Embraer flight tests prove C-390 firefighting potential

The conclusion of tests, which included several in-flight water-drop, proved the system's ability to integrate with the aircraft, and demonstrated maneuverability necessary for this type of operation at low speeds.

19 July 2022

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

11 November 2021

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

1 April 2021

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

26 December 2019

ReleaseEmbraer KC-390 Millennium airlifter successfully concludes airdrop testing campaign

18 November 2019

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

18 November 2019

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

3 October 2019

ReleaseBoeing-Embraer strategic partnership taking shape

26 February 2019

ReleaseBoeing-Embraer partnership receives shareholder approval

11 January 2019

ReleaseEmbraer and Boeing welcome Brazilian Government approval of strategic partnership

17 December 2018

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

21 November 2018

ReleaseEmbraer successfully completes KC-390 troop unloading and evacuation tests

23 October 2018

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

9 October 2018

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

18 July 2018

ReleaseMilestone year for V2500 engine as it looks to power third platform

5 July 2018

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