Budapest, Hungary – November 21, 2025 – Embraer has completed the delivery of two C-390 Millennium multirole aircraft ordered by the Hungarian Air Force, achieving a strategic milestone in the military aviation market.
The second aircraft will be launched on Friday, November 21st.Kecskemet Air BaseThe vehicle was officially delivered in a ceremony attended by Hungarian Defense Minister Krystof Szalai-Bobrovnitzky, military personnel, and executives from the Brazilian manufacturing company.
Hungary became the first country in the world to receive all the C-390s it had ordered, and the second NATO member country to incorporate the aircraft into its operations.
Since Hungary’s first C-390 entered service at the end of 2024, the aircraft has recorded a completion rate of over 99% and is active in transport missions, medical evacuations, tactical operations and humanitarian missions.
At the ceremony, the Minister of Defense emphasized the importance of Brazilian-made transport aircraft for modernizing the capabilities of the Hungarian Air Force:
“This is an emotional and deeply satisfying moment. With this transport capacity, the Hungarian people will be empowered like never before.”
Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, celebrated this milestone:
“This is a significant moment for Embraer. The second C-390 Millennium further expands the capabilities of the Hungarian Air Force, offering superior performance, operational flexibility and lower lifecycle costs. We are committed to supporting all of Hungary’s current and future needs.”
The aircraft acquired by Hungary is equipped with the world’s first roll-on/roll-off modular ICU, enhancing its versatility in civil and military missions. Duties include:
- air medical evacuation
- humanitarian operations
- search and rescue
- Cargo and troop transport
- air drop
- aerial refueling
- airborne operations
With the completion of the delivery, Hungary has established itself as one of the most advanced operators of the C-390 in Europe.
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