Embraer, with the MoUs, intends to create long-term business relationships between the parties which will endure for the LTA II Program in South Korea and the opportunities beyond.
Embraer, a Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer has announced it has signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the aerospace companies ASTG (Aerospace Technology of Global), EMK (EM Korea Co.) and Kencoa Aerospace, from South Korea. The aim of these efforts is to strengthen collaboration with the company’s South Korean defense industry partners for the future supply of parts for the C-390 Millennium aircraft. The Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft is competing in the Large Transport Aircraft (LTA) II Program that is currently being run by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
The potential supply of South Korean manufactured parts expected from country-based aerospace companies will contribute to the offset requirements of the LTA II Program. Embraer, with the MoUs, intends to create long-term business relationships between the parties which will endure for the LTA II Program in South Korea and the opportunities beyond. Local industry capabilities are also expected to be part of future developments within Embraer’s existing platforms such as the C-390 Millennium as well as new aircraft, vehicles, and systems.
The C-390 Millennium aircraft and its aerial refueling configuration, the KC-390, are seen by Embraer as the new generation of multi-mission military transport delivering unrivaled mobility and cargo capacity. The defence jet also provides rapid re-configuration, high availability, enhanced comfort, as well as optimal management that prove helpful in reducing the operational costs throughout the jet’s lifecycle, all on a single platform.
“Embraer is very confident on the mutual benefits to be gained from this collaboration, thus creating a sustainable and growing relationship between Embraer and the partners in South Korea”, said Jackson Schneider, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security. “By offering more than 50 years of experience in aviation, technology and innovation, Embraer is looking to establish meaningful partnerships in South Korea to create new businesses and solutions,” he further added.
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense, in June 2022 announced the official selection of the C-390 Millennium jet to replace the current fleet of C-130 Hercules. The Portuguese Armed Forces and the Hungarian Defense Forces will commence operations with the KC-390 in 2023 and 2024, respectively. The three European countries’ fleets will be capable of performing aerial refueling and be fully NATO-compatible.
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Since its first delivery to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the KC-390 Millennium aircraft has proven its capability, reliability, and performance. FAB’s current fleet of KC-390 stands at five units. The fleet has already exceeded 7,000 flight hours in operation, with a 99% mission completion rate, which demonstrates availability and productivity in its category.
