Will the Moroccan Air Force fleet expand with the upcoming delivery of the C-390 Millennium? A tenth country has ordered two C-390 Millennium aircraft, Embraer announced on December 27, without revealing the name of the buyer. Morocco would be the new buyer. The Moroccan Air Force has selected the C-390 to replace its old C-130 Hercules, it is understood Parliamentarianadding that Rabat would even discuss a possible collaboration for local production in partnership with Embraer.
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This contract includes the purchase of devices, a complete training program, as well as the supply of spare parts. The two aircraft will be specially configured to meet the specific needs of Morocco, notably for tactical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster management and medical evacuation missions.
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Another proof attesting that Morocco is indeed the new customer of the Brazilian manufacturer: the Moroccan logo was visible, during a promotional event, alongside the other nations having placed orders for the aircraft. If confirmed, Morocco would become the tenth country to choose the C-390 after Brazil, Portugal, South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia and Hungary .
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