Portugal Showcases Brazilian Aircraft Embraer KC-390, Largest Military Cargo Plane Ever Produced in the Southern Hemisphere, To the Czech Republic

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Published on 24/01/2023 at 09:27

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The Presentation of the Military Aircraft Made by Portugal to the Czech Republic Last Tuesday, the 17th, with the FAP Set to Receive More Embraer Cargo Planes by the End of 2023

A new military aircraft, or the LARGEST military aircraft ever produced in the southern hemisphere, was presented to the Czech Republic on Tuesday, the 17th, by the Embraer, by the FAP (Portuguese Air Force). The presented project was the Embraer KC-390 aircraft.

The presentation of the military aircraft, which took place at Air Base 11, also considered the implementation of the new KC-390 armament and a visit to the facilities inaugurated at the same unit that will serve the new aircraft.

By the end of 2023, it is estimated that the FAP will also acquire the military aircraft produced by Embraer. In addition, Portugal has already acquired about 5 KC-390 aircraft and a simulator from Embraer, with the first acquisition occurring at the end of 2022. Embraer already has two aircraft orders from the Netherlands and Hungary.

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Meet the KC-390 Military Aircraft

Meet Embraer

Embraer is a Brazilian transnational conglomerate that manufactures commercial, executive, agricultural, and military aircraft and aerospace parts, as well as offering services and support in the area. The company is headquartered in the municipality of São José dos Campos, located in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Embraer also has several units in Brazil and abroad, such as in China and Portugal.

Currently, Embraer is the 3rd largest manufacturer of commercial jets in the world and is the absolute leader in the segment of up to 130 seats. The company establishes industrial units, offices, and parts and services distribution centers in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe to meet global demands.

Portugal Showcases Brazilian Aircraft Embraer KC-390, Largest Military Cargo Plane Ever Produced in the Southern Hemisphere, To the Czech Republic

The Presentation of the Military Aircraft Made by Portugal to the Czech Republic Last Tuesday, the 17th, with the FAP Set to Receive More Embraer Cargo Planes by the End of 2023

Meet the KC-390 Military Aircraft

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