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Portugal signed an agreement with the company in 2019 to acquire 5 of these aircraft, along with a flight simulator, having Nuno Melo announced the intention to purchase a sixth aircraft and another simulator.
Portugal Welcomes Third KC-390 as Embraer Kicks Off A-29N Super Tucano Flight Tests – EUROP INFO
Portugal has bolstered its air capabilities with the delivery of its third Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the country’s defense forces. In parallel, Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer has initiated the flight test campaign for its latest variant of the A-29 Super Tucano, the A-29N, aimed at expanding the aircraft’s operational potential. These developments underscore Embraer’s growing footprint in …
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In its communication, the Air Force refers to the aircraft arriving today at Air Base No. 11, in Beja, "strengthening the operational capabilities of the Team 506 - "Rinocerontes". "After a flight flight phase which took place at the facilities of Embraer, in Gavão Peixot, Brazil, the new KC-390, identified with a catch number of 26903, landed in Beja at 10:00 after 12 hours of flight", read in the text. In 2019, Portugal agreed to acquire the B…
Embraer and Portuguese Air Force Mark Key Milestones with KC-390 Delivery and A-29N Maiden Flight — Global Defense Insight
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) celebrated two major program milestones this week. The delivery of the third KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft and the maiden flight of the A-29N Super Tucano marks significant progress in Portugal’s air fleet modernization. The delivery of the third KC-390 and the launch of the A-29N flight test campaign were commemorated with a joint formation flight. This was the first time both aircraft flew toge…
Portugal receives third KC-390 as Embraer launches A-29N Super Tucano flight test campaign
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) have celebrated two major milestones in their defence partnership: the delivery of Portugal's third KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and the commencement of flight testing for the A-29N Super Tucano. These developments mark significant progress in both aircraft programmes and further strengthen Portugal's air capabilities under NATO-aligned standards. The third KC-390 forms part of an agree…
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