Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, has achieved a major milestone with its C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft program. The aircraft has been awarded the Full Operational Capability (FOC) certificate, confirming that it meets all the requirements defined by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and can carry out all missions for which it was designed.
The C-390 Millennium is a modern military tactical transport aircraft, capable of carrying more payload (26 tons) than other medium-sized military cargo aircraft. It can also fly faster (470 knots) and farther, making it suitable for a wide range of missions, including transporting and dropping cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions. It can operate on temporary or unpaved runways, including packed earth, soil, and gravel.