Embraer Tightens Relations With Dutch Industry After C-390 Purchase

Embraer has signed agreements with Dutch companies to support the country’s acquisition of C-390 Millennium airlifters.

The Brazilian company says it is enhancing its presence in the Netherlands through arrangements with the Fokker Services Group, the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Center (NLR), Multisim and Rheinmetall.

Fokker Services is expected to deliver an extended modification package for the aircraft including turnkey engineering, certification and modification services, Embraer announced on Nov. 21. The modifications are designed to prepare the C-390s for use in military and humanitarian missions.

The agreement with NLR is designed to support development of technologies for aircraft maintenance, while Multisim will support virtual training system development in conjunction with Rheinmetall.

Dutch suppliers have also been selected to provide components for the C-390’s full-mission simulator that the Netherlands will acquire.

“Our collaboration with the Dutch Armed Forces, defense industry and research organizations is an integral part of Embraer’s vision that aims to build fruitful relationships with quality partners,” said Bosco Da Costa Jr., president and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security. The Netherlands is acquiring the five C-390s for its air force and helping to support the Austrian Air Force’s procurement of four aircraft.