C-390 Millennium chosen as next Czech Republic military transport aircraft

Embraer is working with the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic on the acquisition of the new-generation multi-mission Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport…

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Embraer is working with the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic on the acquisition of the new-generation multi-mission Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.

According to Embraer, the Czech Republic intends to acquire two aircraft that will allow the army to perform missions such as air transport, air assault operations, aerial resupply, medical evacuation, humanitarian aid, air-to-air refueling and firefighting.

“We are honoured to be selected by the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces to start negotiating on this significant acquisition and we are ready to provide the most advanced medium transport aircraft available in the market to the Czech Republic”, said Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO, Embraer Defense and Security. “The C-390 Millennium is drawing the attention of several nations around the world due to its unbeatable combination of high productivity and operating flexibility with low operating costs.”

Negotiations have started with the objective of prospective signing an acquisition contract for two aircraft and associated support, which includes a complete training solution for pilots, loadmasters, and technicians, spare parts, and a robust entry-into-operation plan with a local presence of Embraer personnel in country for an initial period.

According to Embraer, 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. It can also operate on temporary or unpaved runways and complete aerial refueling, both as a tanker and as a receiver.