Embraer Multi-Role Shows KC-390 Millennium at DSEI Japan

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Embraer will exhibit the KC-390 Millennium, an advanced air support and tanker aircraft, at DSEI Japan in Chiba City from May 21 to 23. The company sees this event as an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities and reliability of the aircraft, whose deployment is increasing worldwide.

Presentation at DSEI Japan

Embraer announces that it will participate in DSEI Japan in Chiba City from May 21 to 23. The highlight of the exhibit will be the KC-390 Millennium, a modern multi-role and tanker aircraft. The company emphasizes that the KC-390 Millennium is gaining traction with a growing number of operators in Europe and beyond, promoting military modernization and greater interoperability.

Growing international importance

The KC-390 Millennium is reportedly already in service in Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary, and has received orders from South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Sweden and Slovakia have also recently selected the aircraft. Embraer emphasizes the importance of the growing number of KC-390 operators, including NATO members, for enhanced cooperation with key allies.

Special capabilities of the KC-390 Millennium

The KC-390 Millennium is a new multi-role aircraft designed for the demands of the 21st century. Embraer emphasizes that the aircraft flies faster, carries more cargo, and can operate from short or unpaved runways. Furthermore, it offers a combination of strategic and tactical capabilities, providing a cost-effective solution to Japan’s evolving air mobility needs.

Wide range of uses

The KC-390 Millennium can be used for a wide range of missions, including cargo and troop transport and airdrop, medical evacuations, and search and rescue missions. Its ability to operate in remote areas with limited infrastructure is particularly emphasized. Additionally, the KC-390 can be used for advanced maritime surveillance and SAR operations.

Embraer is a leading company in the aerospace industry, known for its innovative aircraft solutions across all business segments. Over the past twenty years, the company has designed, produced, and put into service 21 different aircraft platforms, demonstrating its engineering expertise and excellence.