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 currently conducting flight tests for the KC-390 Millennium airlifter, preparing for the delivery of the first of five aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force next year.
The multi-mission aircraft is designed for diverse roles, including humanitarian support, medical evacuation, search and rescue, wildfire fighting, cargo/troop transport, and in-flight refueling.
Portugal is the initial international customer, with Hungary and the Royal Netherlands Air Force also placing orders for the NATO-compatible KC-390.

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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.