Aircraft
C-390M Chosen for Netherlands Airlifter Replacement
The Dutch choice of the C-390M over the C-130J Super Hercules is a significant boost for Embraer’s military transport program.
A KC-390 of the Brazilian air force was demonstrated to the Czech Republic in early June. (Photo: Czech Republic Ministry of Defence)
A KC-390 of the Brazilian air force was demonstrated to the Czech Republic in early June. (Photo: Czech Republic Ministry of Defence)

The Netherlands defense ministry has selected the Embraer C-390M Millennium as its desired successor for its current fleet of four Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules transport aircraft. The choice was communicated to the House of Representatives by defense secretary Christophe van der Maat in a June 16 letter.


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