Embraer KC-390 takes maiden flight
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Like to know how much FOD those big turbofans can absorb..
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KC-390 confirmed for Farnborough debut
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Embraer is to give its developmental KC-390 tanker/transport an international debut at the Farnborough air show, ahead of a multi-national promotional tour for the jet-powered type.
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Boeing and Embraer to collaborate on KC-390 aircraft
Under a new agreement with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Global Services & Support division will have an opportunity to expand its work on non-Boeing aircraft.
The two companies have agreed to jointly market and support the KC-390, Embraer’s multimission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft, which is a new jet engine competitor in the traditionally turboprop-dominated medium airlift market.
Announced at the recent Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement positions Embraer as the aircraft provider, and Boeing will be responsible for in-service sustainment and training support. The two companies together will actively pursue opportunities to serve new customers around the globe.
The agreement expands an existing collaboration between the two companies. In 2012, Boeing and Embraer first announced their intention to jointly market the aircraft. The relationship has grown over time to better serve customer needs, according to program officials.
"This new teaming agreement underscores our commitment to branch out beyond the traditional OEM (original equipment manufacturer) role and into services for non-Boeing aircraft," said Ed Dolanski, president of Global Services & Support. "Our global reach allows us to quickly respond to customers’ needs while keeping costs low. We look forward to the benefits afforded by this expanded relationship, not only to us and Embraer, but also to our potential customers."
Under a new agreement with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Global Services & Support division will have an opportunity to expand its work on non-Boeing aircraft.
The two companies have agreed to jointly market and support the KC-390, Embraer’s multimission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft, which is a new jet engine competitor in the traditionally turboprop-dominated medium airlift market.
Announced at the recent Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement positions Embraer as the aircraft provider, and Boeing will be responsible for in-service sustainment and training support. The two companies together will actively pursue opportunities to serve new customers around the globe.
The agreement expands an existing collaboration between the two companies. In 2012, Boeing and Embraer first announced their intention to jointly market the aircraft. The relationship has grown over time to better serve customer needs, according to program officials.
"This new teaming agreement underscores our commitment to branch out beyond the traditional OEM (original equipment manufacturer) role and into services for non-Boeing aircraft," said Ed Dolanski, president of Global Services & Support. "Our global reach allows us to quickly respond to customers’ needs while keeping costs low. We look forward to the benefits afforded by this expanded relationship, not only to us and Embraer, but also to our potential customers."
It was nice to see it @ Farnborough last month so here are my photos. I think it also went to Prague afterwards for a visit and sincerely hope we see it again at Farnborough or Paris next year,
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Thanks for posting- looks like it would be a great fit for many users.
I see it as the ultimate VIP jet in a combi-set up. Fly into Monaco, Cannes, Dubai, Aspen...drive your Bentley down the back ramp as soon as the chocks are in place....
I see it as the ultimate VIP jet in a combi-set up. Fly into Monaco, Cannes, Dubai, Aspen...drive your Bentley down the back ramp as soon as the chocks are in place....
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The more I see of it, the more I like it.
"If it looks right" is a long-standing totem. Good luck to both companies ...
"If it looks right" is a long-standing totem. Good luck to both companies ...
I like the look of this aircraft. Very much "get the job done" look to it. Hope it continues to progress and meet milestones.
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I too, think it looks 'a winner'; but that blade ae (00:17-19 in the video above) looks like an accident waiting to happen.....
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Portugal envisages acquisition of KC-390 aircraft | IHS Jane's 360
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence (MoND) currently considers the Embraer KC-390 multipurpose transport aircraft as an adequate solution to progressively replace the country's Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft, it told Jane's on 9 March.
No contract has yet been placed, but up to six aircraft are expected to be purchased. Portugal made an information request to Embraer last October and is currently analysing the information provided, the MoND told Jane's . The aircraft would conduct troop and cargo transport, firefighting, and air-to-air refuelling missions in the Portuguese Air Force service, the MoND said.
Several Portuguese companies, including OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal (partially owned by Embraer), Embraer Metálicas, Embraer Compósitos, and CEiiA, are involved with the KC-390 programme, which Jane's understands favours a potential buy of the type.
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence (MoND) currently considers the Embraer KC-390 multipurpose transport aircraft as an adequate solution to progressively replace the country's Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft, it told Jane's on 9 March.
No contract has yet been placed, but up to six aircraft are expected to be purchased. Portugal made an information request to Embraer last October and is currently analysing the information provided, the MoND told Jane's . The aircraft would conduct troop and cargo transport, firefighting, and air-to-air refuelling missions in the Portuguese Air Force service, the MoND said.
Several Portuguese companies, including OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal (partially owned by Embraer), Embraer Metálicas, Embraer Compósitos, and CEiiA, are involved with the KC-390 programme, which Jane's understands favours a potential buy of the type.
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KC-390 Air to Air Refueling
Embraer completed the first in-flight refueling dry contact with its KC-390 military freighter and a receiving aircraft, an important milestone in the tests for the in-flight refueling system of the new airplane.
A Brazilian F-5M Tiger II aircraft was connected to two refueling hoses on a KC-390 prototype during a test exit near the Santa Cruz air base in Rio de Janeiro on February 19, Embraer announced in 20 Of February at the IDEX defense fair.
Embraer completed the first in-flight refueling dry contact with its KC-390 military freighter and a receiving aircraft, an important milestone in the tests for the in-flight refueling system of the new airplane.
A Brazilian F-5M Tiger II aircraft was connected to two refueling hoses on a KC-390 prototype during a test exit near the Santa Cruz air base in Rio de Janeiro on February 19, Embraer announced in 20 Of February at the IDEX defense fair.
Think this could aircraft could work very well for many countries that desire both the cargo and refueling capability- especially as it looks like the A-400 will never be the tactical refueler that it was promised to be.
Always nice to see the ex-Hindenburg hangar in Brazil- I had not idea it was even there until I stumbled across it on some website.
Always nice to see the ex-Hindenburg hangar in Brazil- I had not idea it was even there until I stumbled across it on some website.
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Interesting when you watch this ( In Portuguese) that they have it down with both a maritime and fire-bombing version.
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Just been watching some of the previously posted vids, and there is a lot of space between the rear side doors and the back end of the aircraft that doesn't seem usable, especially the upward opening rear cargo hatch.
I have spent nearly 10 years in the Embraer 190. Definitely the nicest Jet I have flown. A true 4th Gen airliner that makes the a320/737ng offering look rather dated. This little airlifter uses the same fly by wire technology.
Politics and business pressures aside, they should sell hundreds.
Politics and business pressures aside, they should sell hundreds.