Embraer has signed a long-term service and support agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to strengthen operational readiness and maximise the availability of its KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft fleet. The agreement reinforces the long-standing partnership between the aerospace manufacturer and the Brazilian Air Force while ensuring comprehensive lifecycle support for both aircraft currently in service and future deliveries.
The contract covers an extensive range of integrated maintenance and logistics services designed to improve fleet performance, operational efficiency and mission readiness. The support package includes component repair and overhaul, spare parts supply, engineering assistance, technical publications and specialised logistical support for contingency operations. The agreement has been structured to enhance supply chain efficiency, improve maintenance planning and enable faster response to operational requirements, ensuring higher aircraft availability for a broad range of military and humanitarian missions.
Lieutenant-Brigadier Valter Malta, General Support Commander of the Brazilian Air Force, said the agreement demonstrates the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining high levels of operational preparedness. He noted that the logistics support programme will provide the maintenance and sustainment required to keep the KC-390 fleet mission-ready while supporting Brazil’s strategic defence, mobility and rapid response capabilities. According to him, the partnership will also improve operational efficiency and reinforce the long-term reliability of a programme that has become an international benchmark in military aviation.
Carlos Naufel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Embraer Services & Support, said the new agreement reflects Embraer’s continued commitment to delivering comprehensive lifecycle support solutions that maximise aircraft availability and operational efficiency. He added that the company remains focused on supporting the Brazilian Air Force with world-class services that enhance mission readiness and long-term fleet performance.
The KC-390 Millennium is regarded as one of the most advanced military transport aircraft in its category. Designed for multi-mission operations, the aircraft can carry payloads of up to 26 tonnes while offering higher cruising speeds and longer operational range than many aircraft in its class. Its versatility enables it to undertake cargo and troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, aerial firefighting, humanitarian relief missions and equipment airdrops. The aircraft is also capable of operating from temporary and unpaved runways and can be rapidly configured for air-to-air refuelling missions as either a tanker or receiver.
The KC-390 has attracted growing international demand, with several countries selecting the platform to modernise their military airlift capabilities. In addition to Brazil, the aircraft has been chosen by the air forces of Portugal, Hungary, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Slovakia and Lithuania.
Headquartered in Brazil, Embraer is a global aerospace company with operations spanning commercial aviation, executive aviation, defence and security, and agricultural aviation. Since its establishment in 1969, the company has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft worldwide and continues to strengthen its global presence through advanced aircraft development, manufacturing and comprehensive aftermarket support services.
