Embraer signed a deal with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry to explore local C-390 maintenance and overhaul support.
Embraer has signed a deal with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to explore the development of in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
The twin-engine aircraft is designed for tactical airlift and multi-role missions, including cargo transport, troop movement, medical evacuation, and aerial refueling.
If implemented, the arrangement would allow Greece to handle part of the aircraft’s maintenance and support work locally, potentially improving fleet availability and reducing long-term dependence on overseas sustainment infrastructure.
It would also expand HAI’s role in military aerospace support while enabling Embraer “to further strengthen its presence in Greece and reinforce its long-standing relationship with the country,” said Douglas Lobo, Embraer's VP for Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales.
C-390 Millennium in Europe
The announcement comes as Athens reportedly considers purchasing the Brazilian-made C-390.
Greek officials have not disclosed how many aircraft could be acquired or the potential value of any deal, according to Reuters.
The country currently operates Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft and Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters, and is pursuing a broader military modernization effort, with plans to spend 28 billion euros ($33 billion) by 2036 to upgrade its armed forces.
Embraer has been expanding its European support network as it seeks to strengthen the C-390’s position in the regional defense market.
It can carry a maximum payload of 26 tons (57,320 pounds), has a usable fuel capacity of 23.9 metric tons (52,690 pounds) in its wing tanks, and reaches a maximum cruise speed of 470 knots (870 kilometers/540 miles per hour).
