Singapore Airshow 2026: Embraer still sees future C-390 opportunities in region following RSAF snub
Uzbekistan is the latest country to select the C-390 Millennium, becoming the aircraft’s first Central Asian customer. (Photo: Embraer)
The company disclosed several defence contracts and upgrades for its defence aircraft at the show, including additional Super Tucano orders and a new C-390 Millennium customer, Uzbekistan.
Embraer has announced ongoing traction for its C-390 Millennium and Super Tucano in the Asia-Pacific region, with the company revealing a slew of new orders and upgrade contracts at the Singapore Airshow 2026 for both aircraft.
The company foresees an addressable market opportunity for the C-390 of 184 aircraft, along with 90 units for its Super Tucano over the next 20 years – representing around 40% and 20% of the global addressable market, respectively.
Embraer has so far delivered more than 12 units of its C-390 Millennium worldwide and is aiming to ramp up to 10 units a year by 2030. The
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