Aircraft
Embraer Lands First Export Order for KC-390
Portugal—already a major industrial partner in the program—is buying five KC-390s for a range of military and civilian missions
Having achieved Brazilian civil certification last year, the KC-390 is poised to enter Brazilian air force service in the third quarter of 2019. (Photo: Embraer)
Having achieved Brazilian civil certification last year, the KC-390 is poised to enter Brazilian air force service in the third quarter of 2019. (Photo: Embraer)

On July 11 the Portuguese government announced a firm order for five Embraer KC-390 multi-mission transports. The deal, valued at €827 million ($932.6 million), also includes a flight simulator and logistics contracts. The first aircraft is due for delivery in February 2023, after which Portugal will receive one aircraft each year until the last is delivered in February 2027.


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