Core Points - The Netherlands has officially commenced the production of its first C-390 "Millennium" medium transport aircraft, marking a significant milestone in international cooperation with Embraer [1][2] - A total of 13 C-390 aircraft will be received by the Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden, with the Netherlands ordering 5 units [2][5] - The production cycle for the C-390 aircraft is approximately eight months, with overall production expected to take two years [3] Group 1 - The Netherlands and Austria have begun production of their initial C-390 aircraft, which will include system integrations such as flight management and self-defense systems [3] - The Netherlands signed an order with Austria for 4 aircraft on July 22, 2024, and Sweden joined the joint procurement on October 6, 2023, ordering 4 aircraft with an option for 7 additional units [5] - The C-390 is designed to replace the aging C-130H fleet of the Netherlands, which is expected to retire by 2025 due to accelerated wear [7][9] Group 2 - Embraer has received additional orders for the C-390 from Brazil (19 units), Portugal (6 units), Hungary (2 units), South Korea (3 units), Czech Republic (2 units), and Morocco (2 units), with Slovakia and Lithuania also planning to order 3 units each [11] - The C-390 offers superior payload capacity, speed, and range compared to similar medium transport aircraft, capable of performing various missions including troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, aerial refueling, firefighting, and humanitarian aid [13] - The C-390 specifications include a length of 33.5 meters, wingspan of 33.9 meters, height of 11.4 meters, maximum takeoff weight of 87 tons, and a maximum payload of 26 tons, powered by two IAE V2500-E5 turbofan engines [15]