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C-390 Brazil & UAE Alliance
LEADING THE WAY TO THE FUTURE OF
MILITARY TRANSPORT IN THE REGION
Ready to protect the UAE, the C-390 Millennium is more than an aircraft; it is a trusted partner in national defense. Ready to tackle the most
demanding operational challenges, it ensures mission success anytime, anywhere. Combining advanced multi-mission capabilities, life-cycle efficiency,
it delivers modern air power tailored to the UAE’s needs. As a strategic asset ally, the C-390 strengthens national security while driving industrial
growth, job creation, and technological evolution within the UAE defense ecosystem.
Payload capacity up to
26,000kg
High
Availability
Air-to-air
refueling
Airdrop
Special Missions
C-390 Is Ready to Protect the UAE
Mission
capable rate
Mission
completion rate
Advanced military airlift
ALL
WEATHER
Designed for extreme climates, from negative temperatures to a desert heat.
CERTIFICATION
Baseline type certification according to 14 CFR Part 25.
DAMAGE
TOLERANT DESIGN
Modern structural design. Strong and durable airframe..
HARSH
ENVIRONMENTR
The C-390 MILLENNIUM operates from the hot and humid Amazon forest down to the freezing cold antarctic continent, as well as in hot and sandy desert conditions.
Long range, more efficiency
Range from Abu Dhabi @ ISA+20°CThe C-390 millennium Advantage EQUATION:
Superior efficiency in tactical airlift — delivering more payload in less time at long ranges.
Range 1,080 nm
Range 1,470 nm
Range 2,710 nm
Range 3,370 nm
Range 4,570 nm
En-route wind: 85% max. wind / Fuel density 6.77 lb/USGal (.811 kg/l)
COMPREHENSIVE PAYLOAD CAPABILITIES
The C-390 Millennium can be configured to transport cargo, troops, special
equipment and several models of vehicles operated by the UAE Armed Forces
ONE AIRCRAFT, MANY CAPABILITIES
Due to its versatility, flexible design and multi-mission capability, the C-390 can perform
more missions with less aircraft when compared to legacy turboprop aircraft.
Aerial Resupply
Aerial Assault
Special Operations
Aerial Firefighting
Medial Evacuation
Humanitarian aid
Search and Rescue
Air-to-air Refueling
Designed for easy maintenance
Reliable systems &
Effective lifecycle cost
Life-time support contracts
with suppliers
High availability and solid
completion rate
Smart
solutions
Structural Techniques
OMS – On-board Maintenance System
Storage placement for mission items
Commercial
aviation DNA
Use of commercial aircraft
Techniques and experience
Reduced labor and downtime
FATIGUE TOLERANT DESIGN
Modern structural design
Strong and durable airframe
Low maintenance with minimum inspections
OMS
On-board maintenance system
provides diagnostic information
for maintenance teams
FLY-BY-WIRE
Allowing pilots to customize
the system for the mission
No cables inspections/
Interior Removals
CORROSION PROTECTION
Advanced corrosion protection
to ensure long-term durability
and reliability
CARGO COMPARTMENT
There are no LRUs under the cargo
compartment floor, minimizing the
need to remove cargo for
maintenance or aircraft dispatch
SHM
Structural Health Monitoring is
implemented to ensure ongoing safety
and optimize maintenance efforts
The New Leader in
Military Medium Size Transport
Selected by 12 partner nations to modernize their air transport & air refueling fleets in the 21st century:
Brazil
Portugal
Hungary
Republic of Korea
Netherlands
Austria
Czech Republic
Uzbekistan
Sweden
UAE
Slovakia
Lithuania
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COVID-19
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Culminating exercise
C-390 Millenniumhumanitarian mission
operation repatriation
C-390 Millenniumaccomplishes airdrop for
the first time in Antarctica
Network centric operation
C-390 COMPLEMENTING THE UAE'S EXISTINGMULTI DOMAIN CAPABILITIES
Interoperability is a force multiplier. Network Centric
Operations enable interoperability between all types of
assets. Interoperability in the C-390 is achieved through
voice communication and datalink capabilities.
This ensures accurate information can be rapidly exchanged through secure means
between all participants and decision-makers in the operational environment.
The C-390 is an advanced unit collaborating with friendly assets for efficient
coordination and better decision-making at multiple networks simultaneously.
TACTICAL CAPABILITIES
- Tactical radar
- Integrated Mission System
Wide band data communication
- SATCOM & LOS Datalink
Voice & Data communication
- HF
- V/UHF
- Internal Communication System (ICS)
among flight crew and loadmasters
Interoperability
- Configured for national and International
joint and coalition operations
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, with businesses in Commercial and Executive Aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Embraer has been present in the UAE since 2010, where the company has its regional hub for Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. There are 13 Embraer aircraft in the country and the company aims to increase its presence in the Emirates through industrial cooperation, technology transfer and the stablishment of and MRO in partnership with local companies.
