Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is actively courting Poland with its C-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, proposing not only the aircraft itself but also the establishment of a comprehensive local assembly line and supply chain integration.
Embraer believes that such a facility (alongside those for the E-Series single-aisle commercial airliner) could generate upwards of $3 billion USD in economic value for the Polish economy and around 5,000 jobs over the next decade.
Poland currently operates a fleet of aging Lockheed Martin C-130E and C-130H Hercules aircraft.
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The Polish Ministry of Defense expressed an urgent requirement to modernize both its airlift and aerial refueling capabilities, especially in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War.
For Embraer, Poland could be the gateway to establishing a strong European presence, with the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Frederico Lemos, stating: “Poland is for us more than a potential customer, but a true operational and industrial long-term partner, and the perfect location for the European assembly line we want to develop.”
The C-390 Millennium itself offers several distinct advantages over the turboprop-powered Hercules.
Powered by two IAE V2500-E5 high-bypass turbofan engines, the same engines widely used via the Airbus A320, the C-390 benefits from an extensive global support network and lower maintenance costs.
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