South American aerospace giant Embraer and Singapore’s renowned ST Engineering agreed to jointly explore future collaboration alternatives in identified key areas, such as aerospace engineering, maintenance and support services activities for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
The cooperation is based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February during the Singapore Air Show 2024 and reinforces Embraer’s growing presence in the aerospace and defense ecosystem through strategic partnerships.
In addition to focusing on enhancing C-390 Millennium sales prospects in the Asia-Pacific region, both companies will cooperate on products and services including radar and ground systems, C4ISTAR, border security, simulation and advanced production methodologies that will support ST Engineering’s portfolio of capabilities in South America.
“We see strong synergies between ST Engineering’s capabilities in defense and the MRO sector and Embraer Defense & Security’s complete line of integrated solutions and we look forward to fostering stronger ties with ST Engineering,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security. “The C-390 Millennium is a flagship product for Embraer Defense & Security, and it received a lot of attention at the recent Singapore Airshow. We look forward to growing our customer base in the region.”
ST Engineering’s defense capabilities cover a wide range of solutions from engineering aircraft and avionics upgrades, to designing and building proven battlefield mobility platforms, soldier systems, ammunition and naval vessels.
As an authorized service center for several OEMs, ST Engineering’s Defense Aerospace business provides a comprehensive range of maintenance support and solutions including aircraft modernization for global customers, supporting platforms from combat fighters to transport and trainer aircraft, as well as helicopters.
The C-390 can carry more payload (26 tons) than other mid-size military transport aircraft and flies faster (470 knots) and farther. The current fleet of aircraft in operation has accumulated more than 11,500 flight hours, with operational availability around 80% and mission completion rates above 99%, demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category. The aircraft has been selected by South Korea, Czech Republic, Austria, Netherlands, Hungary, Portugal and Brazil.
