Embraer and OGMA have successfully completed the first scheduled 24-month maintenance of a C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft operated by the Hungarian Air Force, marking an important milestone in the aircraft’s European support ecosystem. The maintenance was carried out at OGMA’s facilities in Portugal, reinforcing the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities established for the C-390 Millennium fleet across Europe.
The successful completion of the maintenance follows the recently signed support agreement between Embraer and the Hungarian Air Force, which covers maintenance, logistics and technical support for the country’s C-390 fleet. The achievement demonstrates the maturity of Embraer’s European service network and its ability to deliver reliable lifecycle support for military operators.
Brigadier General Tamás Bali PhD, Commander of the Hungarian Air Force, said the maintenance programme was completed efficiently and reflected the strong technical expertise of the teams involved. He noted that close coordination between the Hungarian Air Force, Embraer and OGMA ensured the work progressed smoothly, supporting the fleet’s operational readiness.
Douglas Lobo, Vice President of Customer Support and Aftermarket Sales at Embraer Services & Support, said the project represents another significant step in strengthening support infrastructure for the C-390 Millennium across Europe. He added that collaboration with OGMA enabled the delivery of high-quality maintenance services that will help customers maintain fleet availability and long-term operational performance.
Hungary became the second NATO member to operate the C-390 Millennium and completed the induction of its two-aircraft fleet in November 2025. Since entering service in late 2024, the aircraft have been supporting a wide range of military and humanitarian missions while demonstrating strong operational performance.
The C-390 Millennium is designed as a next-generation multi-role transport aircraft capable of operating in challenging environments. Its mission profile includes cargo transport, troop movement, medical evacuation, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue, aerial delivery of cargo, paratrooper deployment and air-to-air refuelling operations.
The Hungarian Air Force’s aircraft are also the first in the C-390 fleet to feature a modular roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit (ICU), enabling advanced aeromedical evacuation missions and enhancing the aircraft’s flexibility for emergency response operations.
The successful maintenance programme further strengthens Embraer’s commitment to providing comprehensive aftermarket support for military customers worldwide while expanding the C-390 Millennium’s service infrastructure in Europe. As more countries adopt the aircraft, the company continues to invest in regional maintenance capabilities to ensure high fleet availability, rapid technical assistance and reliable long-term operational support for defence operators.
