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In April 2012, the American aerospace giant [[Boeing]] and Embraer signed a cooperation agreement.<ref>{{cite press release |title= Boeing and Embraer Sign Agreement for Broad Business Cooperation to Benefit Customers and Support Industry Growth |url= http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2012-04-09-Boeing-and-Embraer-Sign-Agreement-for-Broad-Business-Cooperation-to-Benefit-Customers-and-Support-Industry-Growth |location= Washington DC |publisher= [[Boeing]] |date= 9 April 2012}}</ref> Two months later, an agreement was signed by the two companies to collaborate on the development of the C-390, and possibly extending to sales as well.<ref>{{cite press release |title= Boeing and Embraer Sign Agreement to Collaborate on KC-390 Program |url= http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2012-06-26-Boeing-and-Embraer-Sign-Agreement-to-Collaborate-on-KC-390-Program |location= São Paulo |publisher= [[Boeing]] |date= 26 June 2012}}</ref> In June 2013, Boeing agreed to market the C-390 in the US, UK, and Middle East, building on the June 2012 MoU.<ref>{{cite news |title= Embraer's Multinational KC-390 Tactical Air Transport Program |url= https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/embraer-launches-kc-390-tactical-air-transport-program-05380/ |work= Defense Industry Daily |date= 22 October 2014 |url-access= subscription }}</ref> On 18 November 2019, it was announced that Boeing and Embraer were to form a new joint venture company to promote and develop new markets for the ''C-390 Millennium''. This new company, [[Boeing–Embraer joint venture#Boeing Embraer - Defense|Boeing Embraer – Defense]], was to have its ownership divided between a 51% stake held by Embraer and 49% by Boeing; it was to commenced operations following the granting of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2019-11-18-Boeing-Embraer-Defense-Joint-Venture-to-Develop-New-Markets-for-the-C-390-Millennium |title= Boeing Embraer - Defense Joint Venture to Develop New Markets for the C-390 Millennium |date= 18 November 2019 |publisher= Boeing }}</ref> However, on 24 April 2020, it was announced that Boeing had chosen to terminate the planned joint ventures with Embraer.<ref>{{Cite press release |title= Boeing Terminates Agreement to Establish Joint Ventures with Embraer |date= 25 April 2020 |publisher= Boeing |url= https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2020-04-25-Boeing-Terminates-Agreement-to-Establish-Joint-Ventures-with-Embraer}}</ref>
Major subcontractors include [[Aero Vodochody]] for the rear fuselage section,<ref>{{cite news |last1= Trimble |first1= Stephen |title= Embraer signs two new suppliers for KC-390 |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/laad11-embraer-signs-two-new-suppliers-for-kc-390-355559/ |work= [[Flightglobal]] |date= 14 April 2011 |location= Rio de Janeiro}}</ref> [[BAE Systems]] for the fly-by-wire primary flight control system,<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-to-provide-flight-controls-for-embraer-rsquo-s-kc-390-aircraft |title= BAE Systems selected for Embraer KC-390 primary flight control system |date= 27 July 2011 |publisher= BAE Systems }}</ref> [[ELEB]] for the landing gear,<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.airframer.com/news_story.html?release=12317 |title= KC-390 cargo jet will have landing gear by ELEB |publisher= Embraer |date= 8 April 2011}}</ref> [[OGMA]], involved in the design and manufacturing of the [[sponson]]s, including the central fuselage,<ref>{{cite news |title= KC-390. O maior projecto aeronáutico português |url= https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/empresas/industria/detalhe/kc_390_maior_projecto_aeronautico_portugues_e_apresentado_hoje |first1=Nuno |last1=Carregueiro |work= [[Jornal de Notícias]] |date= 4 July 2016 |location= Lisbon |language=pt |trans-title=KC-390. The largest Portuguese aeronautical project}}</ref> and development of the landing gear, rear wing elevators, fuselage and part of the rudder with [[CEiiA]],<ref>{{cite news |title= KC390: O maior projecto aeronáutico português |url= https://eurodefense.pt/kc-390-o-maior-projecto-aeronautico-portugues-apresentado-na-ogma/ |work= [[EuroDefense Portugal]] |date= 4 July 2016 |location= Lisbon|language=pt |trans-title=KC 390: The largest Portuguese aeronautical project}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= OGMA produziu primeiro painel do KC-390 para entregar à Força Aérea |url= https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/empresas/transportes/detalhe/ogma-produziu-primeiro-painel-do-kc-390-para-entregar-a-forca-aerea |work= [[Jornal de Notícias]] |date= 23 January 2020 |location= Lisbon}}</ref> with [[Rockwell Collins]] for the avionics, cargo handling and aerial delivery system.<ref>{{cite press release |date= 4 May 2011 |title= Embraer selects Rockwell Collins advanced avionics system for Brazilian Air Force KC-390 fleet |publisher= [[Rockwell Collins]] |url= https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110504006997/en/Embraer-Selects-Rockwell-Collins-Advanced-Avionics-System }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |title= Embraer selects Rockwell Collins to provide KC-390 Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery Control System |url= http://www.airframer.com/news_story.html?release=31792 |location= São José dos Campos |publisher= Rockwell Collins |date= 11 November 2015}}</ref> [[International Aero Engines]] (IAE) supplies the V2500-E5 turbofans, its use on the C-390 is its first military application.<ref>{{cite news |last1= Trimble |first1= Stephen |title= IAE steps into military market with KC-390 win |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iae-steps-into-military-market-with-kc-390-win-359937/ |work= [[Flightglobal]] |date= 26 July 2011 |location= Washington DC}}</ref> [[Fábrica Argentina de Aviones]]
On 25 April 2023, in a joint announcement by Brazilian President Lula and the Prime Minister of Portugal, Costa stated that the KC-390 could be built or assembled in Portugal OGMA for European customers along with the new [[Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano|A-29N]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/politica/noticia/2023-04/brasil-e-portugal-firmam-acordo-para-fabricar-aviao-super-tucano|title= Brasil e Portugal firmam acordo para fabricar avião Super Tucano |date= 24 April 2023|website= Agência Brasil |access-date= 30 April 2023}}</ref>
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