Friday, June 7, 2024 Embraer and Rheinmetall are currently negotiating the expansion of their training network to better serve the growing European customer base of the C-390 aircraft. They are assessing the training needs of these customers to potentially establish a specialized training center in the region, which would support both current and prospective C-390 operators. Presently, there is a C-390 Training Center in São Paulo, Brazil, equipped with a Full Flight and Mission Simulator (FFMS) and a Loadmaster Training Station.
This facility provides initial training for the C-390 crews of the Brazilian, Portuguese, and Hungarian Air Forces. Embraer and Rheinmetall are exploring options to bring their training facilities closer to their customers, thereby simplifying the training process for pilots, loadmasters, mechanics, and other crew members. “With the ongoing success of the C-390 throughout Europe, it is the right moment to start the evaluation and planning for a European C-390 training hub, providing comprehensive training facilities for aircrew and cargo operation training,” mentions Timo Haas, CDO of Rheinmetall AG and Deputy CEO of Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH.
“We want to create the best conditions for our C-390 customers, by offering the best-in-class training. We continuously monitor the network and assess customized solutions per region as the fleet grows,” said Ayslan Anholon, Vice President for Flight Operations & Training, Embraer Services & Suppor.