Embraer to supply C-390 Millennium aircraft to Republic of Korea Air Force

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has announced Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the winner of the Large Transport Aircraft II public tender to provide the Republic of Korea Air Force with new military transport aircraft. South Korea is the C-390 Millennium’s first customer in Asia. Under the signed contract, Embraer will provide an undisclosed number of C-390 Millennium aircraft specially configured to meet ROKAF’s requirements, as well as services & support including training, ground support equipment and spare parts. The value of the contract will be included in Embraer’s backlog in the fourth quarter of 2023. Embraer will also provide a comprehensive consortium and offset package including a significant amount of C-390 Millennium parts to be locally manufactured by Korean partner companies and the development of a local Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider.