Embraer advances in the manufacture of the third KC-390 Millennium plane to equip the Portuguese Air Force. Defense Minister visited the Embraer factory, No brazil.
Continuing the production of the KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP), The Minister of National Defense, Nuno Melo, visited Embraer's factory in Gavião Peixoto, No brazil, with the objective of strengthening the Luso-Brazilian strategic partnership in the area of ​​Aerospace Security and Defense, as well as cooperation projects in cyber defense and cyber security.
As part of the cooperation agreements between both countries in the defense area, Embraer announced in the middle of last year 90 Millions of euros in the Portuguese company OGMA for the production of the new A-29n Super Tucano, whereas this company was previously designated as a maintenance and modification center for European markets, Middle and African East. These were selected by the Portuguese Air Force to be used as a training platform and light attack, reinforcing its operational capabilities.
This investment will allow OGMA to triple its annual revenue in the coming years, reaching 600 million. Embraer has also confirmed that OGMA will participate in the adaptation of KC-390 to NATO specific requirements, consolidating the company's strategic role within the European Aeronautical Modernization Program.
It is noteworthy that so far FAP operates two KC-390 Millennium: The first of these was incorporated in October 2023, Entering service at Air Base No. 11 Beja, while in June 2024, Embraer completed the delivery of the second unit, advanced in the process of incorporating these aircraft.
This program dates back to 2019, when FAP ordered a total of five aircraft, together with a comprehensive service agreement and the installation of a flight simulator in the country.
According to images released from the visit of Minister Nuno Melo to the factory of Embraer in Brazil, The third KC-390 to Portugal is in advanced assembly phase. The structure has a high degree of parts integration into the fuselage, Although the installation of engines and other important systems is still pending before final delivery.
Source: zona-militar.com
