Embraer confirms Greek deal includes up to six KC-390 Millennium aircraft

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Embraer has confirmed that an aircraft acquisition by the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense includes three KC-390 Millennium transports, with options for up to six in total, AeroTime reported. The KC-390 is Embraer's twin-turbofan military transport, positioned as a competitor to the C-130 Hercules class. A confirmed European defense order gives the program a further customer in NATO-adjacent procurement and strengthens its case against larger rivals. The report does not detail contract value or delivery dates. Defense orders of this kind support Embraer's effort to build the KC-390 into a multi-country platform with associated training, support and local industry participation.

Why it matters：A confirmed European order strengthens the KC-390's challenge to established military transports, a market where Embraer needs multi-country buyers to sustain production and support networks.

Key points

  • The Greek deal covers three KC-390s with options for up to six.
  • The KC-390 is Embraer's military transport competing in the C-130 class.
  • Contract value and delivery dates were not disclosed.

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