Sweden selects Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft

Swedish Air Force C-390 multi-role military transport aircraft.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer continues to win European customers for its C-390 Millennium multi-role military transport aircraft.

Following a contract signed with the Czech Republic for two C-390 aircraft in late October, Embraer announced on Saturday that Sweden has also selected the type to modernize the Swedish Air Force's tactical transport fleet.

"Embraer is honored with this selection by Sweden. After several European NATO countries selected the C-390, this decision is a testimony that this multi-mission aircraft represents a tremendous operational capability upgrade compared to previous generation tactical transport aircraft," said Bosco Da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer se & Security. "The aircraft is being recognized, gradually, by the most advanced Air Forces in the world such as the Swedish Air Force. This selection encourages us to offer our customers the aircraft they need to perform their most demanding missions with unparalleled versatility, reliability, and performance."

Sweden is the sixth European nation to select the aircraft, along with Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands and Portugal. Sweden's acquisition of the C-390 will not only bolster national defense, but also enhance interoperability with allied forces while benefiting from the synergies present in Europe in terms of training facilities, support and logistics.

The C-390 has also been ordered by Brazil and South Korea.

Written by Matteo Sanzani

Source, Image: Embraer