Embraer Showcases the C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano at Inaugural Visit to Melbourne, Florida
Embraer hosted the C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) on March 18 and 19, marking a significant event for both aircraft as they made their inaugural visit to the area. The event took place at Embraer Executive Jets' headquarters near the Melbourne Orlando International Airport and included a diverse guest list of government authorities, military officials, prospects, and partners.
In addition to the defense aircraft, Embraer also showcased the Praetor 600, the most technologically advanced super-midsize jet in the world, and the Phenom 300E, the best-selling light jet, for 12 consecutive years. The two-day event allowed attendees to explore these advanced aircraft up close and learn more about their capabilities.
The C-390 offers air forces worldwide exceptional fleet performance, maximum cost efficiency, and high availability. And on the other hand, modern equipment that leaves nothing to be desired. The C-390 can carry more payload (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft and flies faster (470 knots) and farther. It is capable of performing a wide range of missions, such as transporting and dropping cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions, operating on temporary or unpaved runways such as packed earth, soil, and gravel. The aircraft has been selected by South Korea, the Czech Republic, Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Brazil. The current fleet of aircraft in operation has accumulated more than 11,500 flight hours, with operational availability of around 80% and mission completion rates above 99%, demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category.
The A-29 Super Tucano is a turboprop light attack aircraft flown by 16 air forces around the world and has surpassed 500,000 flight hours globally, with 60,000 of those in combat. The aircraft can perform various roles ranging from close air support to air interdiction, coupled with a diverse array of weaponry depending on the environment.
