Knight Aerospace has completed the design review for a roll-on/roll-off aeromedical evacuation system tailored for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet. This milestone advances the integration of a modular mini-hospital capable of transforming the aircraft into a mobile medical facility.
The system, stemming from a June 2025 contract between Embraer and the Netherlands, features a self-contained medical module compatible with the C-390’s Cargo Handling System. It installs rapidly via the rear ramp, supporting up to 18 patients including those on full life support or highly contagious cases like COVID-19.
Knight’s Aeromedical Bio-Containment Module (ABCM) enables treatment and transport under intensive care conditions while isolating infected patients to protect crew and staff. This enhances the fleet’s versatility for humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and military operations.
The design review confirms seamless compatibility and rapid deployment, bolstering the Netherlands’ strategic air medical capabilities amid growing demand for flexible aeromedical solutions in defense and contingency missions.