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Czech Republic to receive first KC-390 Millennium at Farnborough, joining fourth KC-390 operator group

The Czech Republic is set to officially receive its first Embraer KC-390 Millennium at the Farnborough International Airshow, becoming the fourth country to operate the aircraft. The operator lineup will follow Brazil, Portugal and Hungary as Embraer’s C-390 Millennium expands into new medium airlift missions.

Discovered 2026-07-13T19:00:43.395962-07:00 | 2026-07-13T19:00:43.395962-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Czech Republic’s KC-390 Millennium delivery marks a concrete step in expanding medium airlift capability among new European operators, adding another milestone to the aircraft’s growing in-service base.
  • The timing—an official handover expected at Farnborough International Airshow—ties program visibility to a major global defense/aerospace marketplace.
  • For context on the Czech acquisition start, this follows the delivery of the first C-390 Millennium landing in Prague as deliveries begin, indicating the program is moving from initial arrival into formal operator status.

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