Embraer cuts first metal for Sweden’s C-390 Millennium in Gavião Peixoto

Embraer on Oct. 28 cut the first metal for a C-390 Millennium at its Gavião Peixoto facility in Brazil for the Swedish Air Force, a formal milestone that starts physical production of the tactical transport ordered by Sweden and signals movement toward programme deliveries.

Discovered 2025-10-29T08:21:05.619618-07:00 | 2025-10-29T08:21:05.619618-07:00

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  • The cut marks the start of physical production for Sweden’s contracted C-390s, advancing a firm government purchase that will replace older airlift capability and begin the supplier-to-delivery timeline — see Sweden’s firm order for four C-390s with seven options.
  • The milestone comes as Embraer’s defence and services pipeline supports a much larger commercial and military backlog — the company reported a record backlog of US$31.3 billion, underscoring industrial momentum behind its military production ramp.

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