Embraer reveals Uzbekistan’s first C-390 Millennium, apparently transferred from Brazilian Air Force allocation

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Embraer has unveiled the first C-390 Millennium in the colors of Uzbekistan’s Air and Air Defence Forces, marking the type’s entry into Central Asia. The aircraft appears to have originally been prepared for delivery to Brazil, suggesting a reassignment in the program’s customer pipeline.

Discovered 2026-09-11T01:21:56.722773-07:00 | 2026-09-11T01:21:56.722773-07:00

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  • Uzbekistan becomes the C-390 Millennium’s first operator in Central Asia, expanding Embraer’s geographic footprint for its military transport and tanker aircraft.
  • The aircraft’s apparent transition from a Brazilian Air Force allocation highlights how production positions can be redirected between customers as procurement and delivery plans evolve.

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