Czech Republic Sets Eyes on Embraer C-390 for Military Transport

The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic intend to buy two aircraft to increase their airlift mission capacity.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 03:34 PM ET

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C-390 Millennium [Credit: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

The Czech Republic's military is negotiating with Embraer to purchase two C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
The acquisition aims to significantly increase Czech airlift capacity for various operations, including air transport, medical evacuations, and humanitarian aid.
The potential deal includes a complete support package with pilot and technician training, spare parts, and on-site Embraer personnel.
If finalized, the Czech Republic would become the sixth country to acquire the C-390, a medium transport aircraft marketed as an alternative to the C-130 Hercules.

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Negotiations are underway between the Czech Republic’s military and Embraer for the potential purchase of two C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, the manufacturer announced Tuesday.

The medium-sized military transport aircraft is capable of carrying a payload of more than 26 tons and flying at 470 knots.