The Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) has signed a contract with Embraer for the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to aid in the modernisation of Colombia’s airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities.
The contract also includes mission equipment, an integrated services and support package, and a comprehensive offset program designed to meet Colombia’s regulatory requirements.
"We are honored by the FAC’s decision to select the KC-390 Millennium. This choice reinforces a partnership that spans more than 35 years, dating back to the FAC’s acquisition of its first Embraer aircraft, an EMB-312 Tucano followed by the A-29 Super Tucano. The KC-390 will significantly expand and strengthen Colombia’s airlift and aerial refueling capabilities, setting a new standard for operational excellence," President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, Bosco da Costa Junior, stated.
According to Embraer, the FAC’s KC-390 Millennium fleet will be capable of performing a wide range of missions, including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, cargo and troop transport, airdrop operations, and air-to-air refuelling.
The aircraft will also feature full connectivity to operate alongside Colombia’s recently acquired Gripen fighters.