Aircraft
First Production KC-390 Takes to the Air
Embraer has flown its first production KC-390, but it will not be going to the Brazilian air force right away, as it is needed for trials.
The third KC-390 is the first series production aircraft and is seen here taking off for the first time on October 9 from Embraer's factory at Gaviäo Peixoto, Brazil. (Photo: Embraer)
The third KC-390 is the first series production aircraft and is seen here taking off for the first time on October 9 from Embraer's factory at Gaviäo Peixoto, Brazil. (Photo: Embraer)

On October 9 Embraer Defense and Security flew the first production example of its KC-390 multi-mission tanker/transport. The aircraft is the third to be built and will join the trials fleet as a temporary replacement for the first aircraft, which was damaged in a runway overrun incident in May.


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