Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) and the Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced today that both parties have signed a major acquisition agreement for up to 20 C-390 Millennium medium transport aircraft. The deal marks a historic milestone as the largest international order from a single country for the C-390 to date.
EAE-Embraer contract Details
While the exact financial values of the agreement remain undisclosed, the contract secures a firm order for 10 aircraft to be produced in Brazil, with an option to purchase an additional 10, bringing the potential fleet total to 20 aircraft.
The C-390 Millennium: Expanding UAE Armed Forces Capabilities
Following an extensive analysis and evaluation process—including a rigorous test campaign directly within the UAE’s complex operational environment—the UAE Air Force and Air Defense selected the C-390 Millennium as the aircraft best suited to meet its critical mission requirements.
The C-390 Millennium represents the next generation of military airlift, designed to redefine standards of versatility, reliability, and efficiency. It will enable the UAE Armed Forces to execute a diverse range of missions, including:
- Cargo and Troop Transport: Facilitating rapid deployment and logistical support
- Precision Airdrop Operations: Ensuring accurate delivery of supplies, equipment, and personnel.
- Humanitarian Assistance: Providing rapid-response relief and support in crisis or disaster scenarios.
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Enabling the safe and swift extraction of wounded personnel.
- Austere Environment Operations: Successfully executing takeoffs and landings on unpaved or semi-prepared runways.
- Seamless Interoperability: Integrating flawlessly with existing national assets, as well as allied and partner forces.
