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Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390s in $366.4 million transport modernization deal

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Colombia’s Aerospace Force has signed a contract with Embraer for two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2029 and 2030. The deal will modernize the country’s airlift fleet and add air-to-air refueling and tactical transport capabilities.

Discovered 2026-08-03T11:44:09.765618-07:00 | 2026-08-03T11:44:09.765618-07:00

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  • The contract adds two KC-390 Millennium aircraft to Colombia’s military transport fleet, with the first delivery expected in 2029 and the second in 2030.
  • The $366.4 million acquisition strengthens Colombia’s airlift and logistics capacity while introducing a multi-mission platform with air-to-air refueling capability.
  • The purchase represents a significant modernization step for the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana and expands Embraer’s KC-390 customer base.

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