Embraer KC-390, the world’s most advanced medium-transport aircraft, makes its debut at Fidae 2018

Santiago, March 29, 2018 – Embraer is attending Fidae 2018 – Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, in Santiago, Chile, from April 3-8, where it will be showcasing its new multi-mission, medium-lift transport KC-390.

 

Seen as the advanced and modern option to replace legacy medium-lift aircraft, the KC-390 is designed to set new standards in its category, while presenting the lowest life-cycle cost in the market and the ability to perform multiplemissions such as transport and airdrop of troops and cargo, search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation, aerial refueling (fixed and rotary wing) and firefighting, among others.

 

Embraer achieved KC-390´s initial operational capability declaration (IOC) in December, 2017 and expects to receive the certification of the final operational capability (FOC) in the second half of 2018. First delivery is scheduled to happen in 2018. The flight test campaign of the KC-390 is progressing extremely well, with more than 1.600 flight hours accumulated by late March.

 

Also being showcased at Fidae is the A-29 Super Tucano, the best light attack and close air support aircraft in the market. The Super Tucano is a durable, versatile and powerful turboprop aircraft capable of operating from unimproved runways that was selected by 14 Air Forces around the world, including the U.S. Air Force, that has selected the aircraft for its Light Air Support program.

 

Embraer will hold one press briefing at Fidae:

 

Tuesday, April 3^rd – 12:00 pm – Conference Room #3 (Conference Center)

 

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About Embraer

 

Embraer is a global company headquartered in Brazil with businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defense & security. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing customer support and services.

 

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.

 

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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