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Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390s in first Latin American sale outside Brazil

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Colombia has signed a $366 million contract for two Embraer KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, becoming the 13th country worldwide and the first Latin American customer outside Brazil to select the type. The aircraft will replace part of Colombia’s aging C-130 fleet and support in-flight refueling of its Gripen E/F fighters.

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

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What Hype is tracking

  • The $366 million order gives Embraer its first KC-390 customer in Latin America outside Brazil, expanding the airlifter’s international footprint.
  • Colombia is replacing part of its aging C-130 fleet while adding an aerial-refueling capability for its recently acquired Gripen E/F fighters.
  • The selection strengthens the KC-390’s position as a multi-mission alternative in the global military transport market.

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