Aircraft
KC-390 Makes Show Debut
Embraer’s advanced-technology tanker/transport is making its first international appearance at Farnborough.
The prototype Embraer KC-390 multi-role military transport makes an approach to Farnborough in advance of the show’s opening. The type’s second airframe took to the air on its maiden flight in May.
The prototype Embraer KC-390 multi-role military transport makes an approach to Farnborough in advance of the show’s opening. The type’s second airframe took to the air on its maiden flight in May.

Making a welcome appearance in the static display at Farnborough is the Embraer KC-390, representing the first public outing for the type as it takes a break from its flight test campaign for a brief EMEA sales and demonstration tour. As well as a firm order from the home country of Brazil, Embraer has also received intentions to order from the other program partner nations, comprising Argentina (6), Chile (6), Colombia (12), Czech Republic (2) and Portugal (6) for a total of 60, as well as interest from a number of other air forces.