Tawazun Council has awarded Embraer a contract for 10 firm C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, with options for 10 more, destined for the UAE Air Force and Air Defense.
The agreement follows extensive testing of the aircraft in the UAE operational environment. It represents the largest international order for the C-390 from a single country and marks the platform’s first selection in the Middle East.
The contract includes plans to develop local maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities, along with after-sales support, in partnership with a national Emirati company. This setup aims to establish a sustained service presence alongside the aircraft deliveries.
The C-390 Millennium supports a range of missions, including cargo and troop transport, airdrop operations, humanitarian aid delivery, medical evacuation, and flights from unpaved runways. It also promotes interoperability with UAE assets and those of allied forces.
The deal was signed by Tawazun Council’s Secretary General and Embraer’s Defense & Security CEO, with senior UAE leadership and Embraer’s global CEO in attendance.[1]