Page 17 - Australian Defence Magazine November 2019
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Embraer celebrates the first of 28 deliveries of the KC-390 to the THE MISSION Brazilian Air Force. At the same time, the Portuguese Government signed
EMBRAER DELIVERS a contract for the acquisition of five airlifters to be operated by the
THE FIRST KC-390 TO THE BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE
Portuguese Air Force. This is a significant moment in the KC-390 program, marking, not only its Entry Into Service, but also the confirmation of the
aircraft’s export potential and operational effectiveness within NATO. This follows an exceptionally thorough campaign in which the aircraft
accumulated more than 2,200 hours of flight testing in the most demanding environments, reinforced by thousands of engineering simulation hours. In the
coming months the Brazilian Air Force will continue to incorporate additional KC-390intoservice. Embraeralsolooksforwardtoseeing theaircraft
recognized and accepted by other Armed Forces around the world as the natural choice in its field. The combination of 21st century, state-of-the-art advanced
systems and proven engines, in conjunction with a worldwide sustainment alliance of reputable suppliers, makes the KC-390 the most reliable, easy to
operate and efficient aircraft in its class.
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