GOBIERNO COLOMBIANO REVERSA LA ORDEN DE COMPRA DE AVIONES KC-390 MILLENIUM EMBRAER DE BRASIL.

President Gustavo Petro has ordered the completion of the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft manufactured by Embraer for the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC), which will replace part of the C-130H Hercules fleet. This purchase decision was made while other alternatives, such as the C-130J Super Hercules and the Airbus A400M Atlas, were still being considered, based on technical and operational criteria. The KC-390 features systems designed by the Israeli industry, which has sparked controversy, given that Petro had previously imposed a ban on purchases that include components from Israel. This aircraft incorporates technology from Elbit Systems/AEL Sistemas, including cockpit systems and potential Israeli-made self-protection and electronic warfare suites. The initial purchase order for the two Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft for the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) was issued directly by President Gustavo Petro. The initial purchase order for the two Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft was placed on July 14, 2026, when President Gustavo Petro instructed the completion of the acquisition for the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC). In conclusion, the decision to reverse the order was based on the fact that, despite the technological leap of the KC-390, technical and operational criteria favored turboprop platforms better suited to Colombia's geographical and logistical conditions. In summary: the purchase of the KC-390s is on order but not completely finalized, as technical and political debates persist about whether this is the best option compared to the C-130J and the A400M.