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Embraer eyes more Middle East defense deals after UAE orders C390 cargo planes
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Published on 5 May 2026
UAE deal could open the door to government to government orders
Embraer expects more defense aircraft deals across the Middle East after the UAE placed a major order for its C-390 military cargo planes. The company’s defense chief said the region’s strategic value and government-to-government procurement channels could help expand the C-390’s list of operators, with further orders potentially following the UAE momentum.
- Embraer is watching for follow-on defense aircraft deals in the Middle East
- The UAE order covers C-390 military cargo planes
- Embraer points to the region’s strategic importance
- Government-to-government procurement could broaden the C-390 operator base
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