South Korea to Buy Embraer C-390 for Military Transport

The deal for an undisclosed number of aircraft makes the Republic of Korea Air Force the first C-390 operator in Asia.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, December 04, 2023 at 11:06 AM ET

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The deal makes South Korea the first to operate the C-390 Millennium in Asia, Embraer said. [Courtesy: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium for its new military transport aircraft, making South Korea the first Asian nation and seventh worldwide to acquire it.
This purchase, part of South Korea's military modernization, includes an undisclosed number of aircraft configured to ROKAF specifications.
Embraer will provide extensive support services, including training, ground equipment, and spare parts, with significant involvement from Korean partners in manufacturing and local maintenance.

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The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) is set to buy an undisclosed number of Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, according to the Brazilian manufacturer.

The aircraft was selected by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) as the winner of the Large Transport Aircraft (LTA) II public tender for a new military transport airplane for ROKAF, Embraer said Monday.