Brazil Confirms KC-390 Order as Final Assembly Starts
The Brazilian air force will take first delivery of the airlifter at the end of 2016.
The first KC-390 prototype is entering final production at Embraer’s São Paolo facility. (Photo: Embraer)
The first KC-390 prototype is entering final production at Embraer’s São Paolo facility. (Photo: Embraer)

The Brazilian air force formally committed to the KC-390 airlifter last month, signing a $3.2 billion contract for 28 aircraft in a ceremony at Embraer’s São Paulo facility. The event was attended by Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff. Final assembly of the first of two KC-390 prototypes is slated to start this month.