Sweden confirms acquisition of four C-390 Millennium and secures production slots
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) has secured a significant commitment from Sweden to acquire four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The announcement follows Sweden's joining of the C-390 program alongside the Netherlands and Austria. The C-390 Millennium, which has been acquired by eight countries, demonstrates impressive operational metrics with a 93% mission capability rate and over 99% mission completion rates.
The aircraft's capabilities include carrying 26 tons of payload, flying at 470 knots, and performing various missions including troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and firefighting. It can operate on temporary or unpaved runways and features air-to-air refueling capabilities. The C-390 is currently in operation with the Brazilian Air Force (since 2019), Portuguese Air Force (2023), and Hungarian Air Force (2024).
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) ha ottenuto un importante impegno dalla Svezia per l'acquisto di quattro aerei multi-missione C-390 Millennium. L'annuncio segue l'adesione della Svezia al programma C-390 insieme ai Paesi Bassi e all'Austria. Il C-390 Millennium, già acquisito da otto paesi, dimostra metriche operative impressionanti con un tasso di capacità operativa del 93% e oltre il 99% di tassi di completamento delle missioni.
Le capacità dell'aereo includono il trasporto di 26 tonnellate di carico, la possibilità di volare a 470 nodi e l'esecuzione di varie missioni, tra cui il trasporto di truppe, l'evacuazione medica, la ricerca e il soccorso, e la lotta contro gli incendi. Può operare su piste temporanee o non asfaltate e dispone di capacità di rifornimento in volo. Il C-390 è attualmente in servizio con l'Aeronautica Militare Brasiliana (dal 2019), l'Aeronautica Militare Portoghese (2023) e l'Aeronautica Militare Ungherese (2024).
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) ha asegurado un compromiso significativo de Suecia para adquirir cuatro aviones multi-misión C-390 Millennium. El anuncio sigue a la adhesión de Suecia al programa C-390 junto con los Países Bajos y Austria. El C-390 Millennium, que ha sido adquirido por ocho países, demuestra métricas operativas impresionantes con una tasa de capacidad de misión del 93% y más del 99% de tasas de finalización de misiones.
Las capacidades de la aeronave incluyen el transporte de 26 toneladas de carga, volar a 470 nudos y realizar varias misiones, incluyendo el transporte de tropas, evacuación médica, búsqueda y rescate, y lucha contra incendios. Puede operar en pistas temporales o no pavimentadas y cuenta con capacidades de reabastecimiento en vuelo. El C-390 está actualmente en operación con la Fuerza Aérea Brasileña (desde 2019), la Fuerza Aérea Portuguesa (2023) y la Fuerza Aérea Húngara (2024).
엠브라에르 (NYSE: ERJ)가 스웨덴으로부터 4대의 C-390 밀레니엄 다목적 항공기를 인수하기 위한 중요한 약속을 확보했습니다. 이 발표는 스웨덴이 네덜란드 및 오스트리아와 함께 C-390 프로그램에 참여한 이후 이루어졌습니다. C-390 밀레니엄은 8개국이 인수한 항공기로, 93%의 임무 수행 능력 비율과 99% 이상의 임무 완료 비율을 보여주는 인상적인 운영 지표를 자랑합니다.
이 항공기의 능력에는 26톤의 화물을 운반하고, 470노트로 비행하며, 부대 수송, 의료 대피, 수색 및 구조, 화재 진압 등의 다양한 임무를 수행하는 것이 포함됩니다. 임시 또는 비포장 활주로에서 작동할 수 있으며 공중급유 능력을 갖추고 있습니다. C-390은 현재 브라질 공군(2019년부터), 포르투갈 공군(2023년), 헝가리 공군(2024년)에서 운용되고 있습니다.
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) a obtenu un engagement significatif de la Suède pour acquérir quatre avions multi-missions C-390 Millennium. L'annonce fait suite à l'adhésion de la Suède au programme C-390 aux côtés des Pays-Bas et de l'Autriche. Le C-390 Millennium, acquis par huit pays, démontre des indicateurs opérationnels impressionnants avec un taux de capacité de mission de 93% et plus de 99% de taux d'achèvement des missions.
Les capacités de l'avion incluent le transport de 26 tonnes de charge, un vol à 470 nœuds, et l'exécution de diverses missions, y compris le transport de troupes, l'évacuation médicale, la recherche et le sauvetage, et la lutte contre les incendies. Il peut opérer sur des pistes temporaires ou non pavées et dispose de capacités de ravitaillement en vol. Le C-390 est actuellement en service avec l'Armée de l'air brésilienne (depuis 2019), l'Armée de l'air portugaise (2023) et l'Armée de l'air hongroise (2024).
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) hat sich ein bedeutendes Engagement von Schweden gesichert, um vier C-390 Millennium-Multimissionsflugzeuge zu erwerben. Die Ankündigung folgt auf Schwedens Beitritt zum C-390-Programm zusammen mit den Niederlanden und Österreich. Der C-390 Millennium, der von acht Ländern erworben wurde, zeigt beeindruckende Betriebskennzahlen mit einer 93%igen Einsatzfähigkeit und über 99%igen Abschlussraten bei Einsätzen.
Die Fähigkeiten des Flugzeugs umfassen den Transport von 26 Tonnen Nutzlast, das Fliegen mit 470 Knoten und die Durchführung verschiedener Missionen, einschließlich Truppentransport, medizinische Evakuierung, Suche und Rettung sowie Brandbekämpfung. Es kann auf temporären oder unbefestigten Landebahnen operieren und verfügt über Luftbetankungsfähigkeiten. Der C-390 ist derzeit im Einsatz bei der brasilianischen Luftwaffe (seit 2019), der portugiesischen Luftwaffe (2023) und der ungarischen Luftwaffe (2024).
- Secured new order for four C-390 aircraft from Sweden
- Expanding market presence in Europe with three nations joining the program
- Demonstrated strong operational performance with 93% capability rate
- Growing order book with 8 countries acquiring the aircraft
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Sweden's commitment to acquire four C-390 Millennium aircraft represents a significant strategic win for Embraer's defense business. This procurement solidifies the aircraft's growing footprint in the European defense market, following adoptions by the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
The deal's timing is particularly notable, as it demonstrates Embraer's ability to secure production slots for Sweden amid increasing international demand - with the C-390 now ordered by eight countries and selected by two others. This expanding user base creates valuable network effects for training, maintenance, and operational experience sharing among allied nations.
The operational performance metrics mentioned are particularly impressive for a relatively new platform -
While the contract value remains undisclosed, the multi-mission capabilities of the C-390 platform (troop transport, medical evacuation, aerial refueling, and humanitarian operations) provide excellent versatility for Sweden's defense requirements. The aircraft's NATO interoperability, explicitly highlighted in the announcement, further enhances its value proposition for European operators and opens additional partnership opportunities.
The continued expansion of Embraer's defense portfolio helps diversify the company's revenue streams beyond commercial aviation, potentially providing more stable long-term cash flows through both procurement and ongoing support services.
Sweden's formal commitment to acquire four C-390 Millennium aircraft reflects a significant shift in European military transport procurement patterns. Historically dominated by the C-130 Hercules and A400M programs, Sweden's decision signals growing acceptance of Embraer's platform as a viable alternative for NATO and European air forces.
The sequential adoption pattern we're witnessing – with Brazil as the launch customer, followed by Portugal, Hungary, and now formalized agreements with the Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden – demonstrates a calculated, risk-mitigated approach to fleet modernization. Each new customer benefits from operational feedback from existing users, reducing program risks.
The technical specifications highlighted in the announcement –
Most telling is the emphasis on mission capability rates of
The multilateral approach to acquisition, with Sweden joining the Netherlands and Austria in the program, indicates possible shared logistics, training, and maintenance arrangements that could enhance cost-effectiveness across European operators. This collaborative procurement model aligns with broader NATO interoperability objectives while potentially offering economies of scale on sustainment costs.
- This major milestone follows
Sweden's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding withthe Netherlands andAustria joining the C-390 Millennium program
"We are proud to take a significant step towards the acquisition of this next generation NATO interoperable aircraft. The ability of the C-390 to perform its missions in challenging environments anytime, anywhere, will be a welcome upgrade for
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The C-390 Millennium is considered as a true game changer by its operators, redefining the concepts of versatility, reliability, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. The aircraft has been acquired by eight countries:
Since entering operation with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the Portuguese Air Force in 2023 and, most recently with the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the C-390 has proven its capability, reliability, and performance. The current fleet in operation has demonstrated a mission capability rate of
The C-390 can carry more payload (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft and flies faster (470 knots) and farther, being capable of performing a wide range of missions, such as transporting and dropping cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting and humanitarian missions, operating on temporary or unpaved runways, such as packed earth, soil and gravel.
The aircraft configured with air-to-air refueling equipment, with the designation KC-390, has already proven its aerial refueling capacity both as a tanker and as a receiver, in this case by receiving fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings.
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