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 in Brazil, preparing for its first delivery to the Portuguese Air Force next year.
Portugal is the initial international customer, having ordered five KC-390s, a flight simulator, and support services as part of its military modernization efforts.
The KC-390 is a multi-mission aircraft capable of diverse operations, including humanitarian aid, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, cargo/troop transport, and in-flight refueling.
Beyond Portugal, other international customers like Hungary and the Royal Netherlands Air Force have also placed orders for the 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.