Embraer and Aeroplex Sign MOU to Support Hungarian KC-390 Aircraft

(07 June 2022, 09:36 +07)  Embraer and Aeroplex have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on a project to qualify Aeroplex as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) in Hungary.

The goal is to support and enable Aeroplex to provide line and intermediate maintenance to the Hungarian Defence Forces’ KC-390 Millennium aircraft.

“This MOU is part of Embraer’s commitment to expand the collaboration with Hungary in the aeronautical field,” said Leonardo Lopes Ferrucci, Head of Embraer Defense & Security Hungary. “The local MRO capability will become an operational advantage for the Hungarian KC-390s support after the entry into service.”

Brazilian Air Force KC-390. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

The Hungarian government signed a contract with Embraer for the acquisition of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, in its Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) configuration, designated KC-390. The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in 2024.

The KC-390 for the Hungarian Defence Forces will be the first in the world with the Intensive Care Unit in its configuration, an essential feature to perform humanitarian missions.

The aircraft will be used to perform different types  of military and civilian missions including Medical Evacuation, Cargo and Troops Transport, Precision Cargo Airdrop, Paratroopers Operations and AAR.

KC-390 are fully NATO compatible, and with its probe and drogue refueling system the aircraft can refuel the Hungarian JAS 39 Gripen, as well as other aircraft that use the same technology.

“We are glad to work with Embraer in this paramount project for the Hungarian Defence Forces,” said Aeroplex’s CEO, Demény Árpad. “While Embraer brings its expertise of more than 50 years supporting aircraft around the world, Aeroplex will apply all our knowledge and diversified portfolio to serve the KC-390 Millennium. I’m sure we’ll learn a lot together.”

Embraer opened an office in Budapest in August 2021.

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