Portuguese Air Force's New Embraer KC-390 Enters Flight Testing

Embraer's first international Millennium customer plans to take delivery of the twin-engine, multi-mission airlifter next year.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, September 01, 2022 at 01:14 PM ET

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Flight testing is underway for the Embraer KC-390 Millennium twin-engine, multi-mission airlifter. Delivery to Portugal is expected in 2023. [Courtesy: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer is conducting flight tests for the first KC-390 Millennium airlifter, slated for delivery to the Portuguese Air Force next year as part of their order for five aircraft.
The testing ensures the multi-mission aircraft meets Portuguese requirements and is NATO compatible, with certification from both Brazilian and Portuguese authorities.
Portugal is the first international customer for the versatile KC-390, which is also on order for Hungary and the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

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Flight testing is underway for the Embraer KC-390 Millennium twin-engine, multi-mission airlifter in preparation for its delivery to the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aerea Portuguesa) next year, according to the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.

The aircraft is the first of five ordered by Portugal as part of the country’s ongoing military modernization efforts. The 2019 purchase order also included a flight simulator, as well as support services.