KC-390’s multi-mission capabilities are a force multiplier
Already a key member of the US industrial base, Embraer will build the KC-390 in America if procured.
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At first MSPO appearance, Embraer offers Poland KC-390 both as transport and tanker
“We see a lot of potential for the K-390 in Poland with the growth of forces, the needs for logistics and rapid employment of capabilities,” said Embraer’s Chief Marketing Officer Marcio Monteiro.
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Air Force again changes course on tankers, plans new ‘production extension’ program
The Air Force plans to use the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus’s Capability Production Document “as the most affordable requirements basis” for the new program, potentially giving the embattled aerospace manufacturer a leg up in a competition.
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Multi-mission airlift/tanker aircraft: The C-390 offers unique advantages
Breaking Defense takes a look at the Embraer KC-390 for this video report on the refueling tanker/cargo plane that can be built in the U.S.A.
Lithuania announces plan to buy C-390 transport aircraft
Lithuania becomes the 11th announced buyer for the Embraer-made plane.
Embraer sells new C-390 to Portugal, adds new aeromedical evacuation unit for the Netherlands
Portugal also added 10 options for future buys, while the Dutch hold options on seven further aeromedical modules.
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Sweden orders four KC-390 tactical transporters, in SEK ‘billions’ deal
Sweden's order increases global KC-390 sales to 42 units overall, largely based on a variety of European orders that also include the Czech Republic, Hungary and Portugal.
Embraer ready to step up KC-390 tanker investment for US, pending NGAS decision
Should the Air Force say "'we're going to move now with NGAS....[or] If they say 'we have reassessed, and our plans will be different, we [at Embraer] need to adjust that investment timeline" accordingly, said Frederico Lemos, Embraer Defense and Security chief commercial officer.
Air Force’s outgoing acquisition chief on NGAS, CCA and his biggest regrets
Speaking to Breaking Defense, Andrew Hunter said that the CCA loyal wingman program is proof the Air Force can move forward in new directions.
Slovakia closing in on order for 3 C-390 transporters, says Embraer
Slovakian fixed wing air transport capabilities are currently covered by seven aging L-410 light and two Leonardo C-27J Spartan medium tactical lift platforms, but both are due to be cut from service under a new transport aviation replacement effort.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Embraer targets prime status in US defense market
“This strategy to become a supplier of the US government is not a project that I have created inside of my business unit only. It is a 'One Embraer' approach,” Embraer Defense and Security CEO Bosco da Costa Jr told Breaking Defense.
Sweden selects Embraer C-390 transport aircraft, as Brazil eyes more Gripens
“Aerospace cooperation is important to both Sweden and Brazil. The new letter of intent provides a basis for us to further deepen this cooperation,” Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson said in a statement.
EXCLUSIVE: L3Harris, Embraer no longer working together to pitch C-390 to US
“I think it’s fair to say that the L3 partnership is not there anymore for the agile tanker,” Embraer Defense and Security CEO Bosco da Costa Jr. told Breaking Defense. “They decided not to move on [it] because of other priorities.”
Sweden expected to make C-130 replacement decision by year end: Embraer Defense CEO
Last year, Sweden decided to reassess how to move forward with a replacement of six Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules after an attempt to procure used C-130J Super Hercules unexpectedly failed to meet requirements.