Embraer KC-390 C-390 Millennium is a medium-size, twin-engine, jet-powered military transport aircraft designed and produced by the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer KC-390.
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13 Facts About Embraer KC-390
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Embraer KC-390 was keen to use pure jet propulsion, instead of turboprops.
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At the 2011 Paris Air Show, Embraer KC-390 announced plans to launch a stretched version of the aircraft as a civilian freighter.
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On 18 November 2019, during the Dubai Airshow, Embraer KC-390 announced the aircraft's new name for the global market, C-390 Millennium.
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In March 2008, the Brazilian Government planned to invest about R$60 million in the aircraft's initial development; simultaneously, the Brazilian Air Force was in the process of finalizing an initial purchase contract for between 22 to 30 aircraft, while Embraer KC-390 was negotiating with possible partners on the programme.
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In March 2010, Embraer KC-390 drew up a development schedule, upon which the first prototype aircraft was scheduled to be delivered in late 2014.
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On 18 November 2019, it was announced that Boeing and Embraer KC-390 were to form a new joint venture company to promote and develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium.
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In February 2021, during Operational Exercise “Culminating”, in Louisiana, United States, the Embraer KC-390 conducted joint flights with US Air Force C-17 and C-130 airlifters.
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In February 2022, the Brazilian Government and Embraer KC-390 agreed to downsize the former's order for C-390s to 22, which was a reduction from the original order for 28 aircraft.
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On 17 November 2020, almost six months after the Hungarian Air Force had retired its last Soviet-era An-26 military cargo plane, Embraer announced that Hungary had signed an order for two KC-390s, along with full training, support and maintenance.
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On 19 November 2021, Embraer started assembly of the first Hungarian KC-390 at its Gaviao Peixoto facility.
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In February 2010, Embraer KC-390 proposed the C-390 to the Portuguese Ministry of Defense as a replacement option for the Portuguese Air Force's aging fleet of C-130s.
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In December 2011, the Portuguese government was reportedly set to sign an €87–million contract with Embraer KC-390 regarding participation in the production of the C-390.
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