Kielce, Poland, August 29, 2025 – Embraer announced his first participation in MSPO 2025, Poland’s leading international defense exhibition, which takes place from September 2 to 5 in Kielce.
In Hall 1 (Stand E18), the company will present the KC-390 Millennium, an advanced multifunction aircraft, as part of its strategy of expanding and strengthening partnerships in Europe.
“We are thrilled to participate in MSPO for the first time. This acclaimed event represents a valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership and collaboration ties that connect us to Poland. We consider Poland to be a nation with a rich and distinctive aviation tradition as well as an important NATO member country,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.
Participation supports Embra’s commitment to developing long-term collaboration with the Polish defense and aerospace industry and investing in strategic areas such as training, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) as well as research and development. The company has built a solid European ecosystem around KC-390 and increases the interoperability between NATO allies.
KC-390 Millennium is already recognized as the preferred tactical transport platform among the alliance countries and stands out with a load capacity of 26 tonnes, a speed of 470 knots, increased range and versatility in various missions, such as:
- Transport and deployment of troops and goods,
- medical evacuation,
- Investigation and Rescue (SAR),
- Fire fighting,
- humanitarian missions.
In addition, the aircraft can operate on temporary or unpaved lanes and configured for air tanking (year), as either tank aircraft or receiver.
Since it was operated by the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, followed by the Portuguese Air Force in 2023 and the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the KC-390 has demonstrated excellent performance with 93% Mission Capability Rate and over 99% Mission Completion Rate.
The aircraft is currently chosen by 11 Air Force worldwide, including eight European countries and seven NATO members.
Embra’s presence at MSPOs confirms the company’s strategic vision for Europe focusing on a more integrated and resilient defense environment.
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