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Embraer presents KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft with new visual identity
September 19, 2025
· The aircraft will be used to intensify demonstrations for potential customers, as well as to support participation in trade shows, marketing initiatives, and events around the world
· New livery marks unprecedented phase for the tactical transport aircraft, which has gained traction among European countries and NATO members
Confins, Brazil, September 19, 2025 - Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, today presented the new visual identity of the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft. Held in Confins, Minas Gerais, the event took place at GOL Aerotech’s facilities, where the aircraft received its new livery.
This presentation celebrates the extremely positive momentum of the KC-390 Program through a new and striking visual identity, which reflects the characteristics that have led the Millennium to solidify its position as a global leader in the medium segment of military tactical transport.
"This new visual identity represents an important milestone in the history of the KC-390 Millennium, the multi-mission aircraft of the 21st century. Its unbeatable combination of speed, agility, robustness, reliability, technology and efficiency—unique in the segment—not only strengthens the defense capabilities of its operators, but also promotes strategic interoperability among allied nations," said Bosco da Costa Júnior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.
Driven by growing global interest in the KC-390 Millennium, Embraer Defense & Security will intensify marketing and demonstrations to potential customers using the new visual identity, with the first international appearance taking place by the end of this year.
The painting of the demonstrator aircraft at GOL Aerotech's facilities also opens up the possibility of future painting of customers' aircraft, in addition to the expansion of Embraer's production capacity to meet the global demand for the KC-390.
Since entering service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the Portuguese Air Force in 2023, and the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the KC-390 Millennium has proven its capability, reliability and performance. The current fleet in operation has demonstrated a mission completion rate of more than 99%, highlighting exceptional productivity in its category. To date, the 21st-century aircraft has been chosen by 11 Air Forces around the world, including eight European countries and seven NATO members.
The KC-390 Millennium 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 (SAR), firefighting and humanitarian missions, and operating on temporary or unpaved runways, such as packed earth, soil and gravel. The aircraft configured with air-to-air, with the designation KC-390, has already proven its aerial refueling capacity both as a tanker and as a receiver, in this case by receiving fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings.
Images: https://embraer.bynder.com/share/97139D5F-E5A4-4282-90BE43666F2FC86F/
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.
Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.
Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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