Embraer delivered the first of two C-390 Millennium aircraft to Hungary on 5 September 2024.
The aircraft will be the first in the world to be fitted with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit (ICU) according to Embraer.
“The arrival of this aircraft represents a real milestone for the Hungarian Air Force as it will give the Hungarian Defence Forces unprecedented capabilities in military air transport. It is in Hungary's security interest to have strong, well-equipped, modern defence forces, and we are working on that. Embraer is an excellent partner in this”, said Hungary's Minister of Defence, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
"This is a very special moment for Embraer, as we deliver the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air Force. This aircraft delivers an unbeatable combination of performance, flexibility and reduced life cycle costs, making it the airlift of choice in Europe”, said the President and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security, Bosco da Costa Junior.
"We are confident that the C-390 will add important capabilities to Hungary and we look forward to supporting the aircraft’s entry into service."