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KC-390 airplane proves high level of maturity in demonstration flights abroad

São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it follows toward certification in 2017

The first prototype of the KC-390, next generation multi-mission aircraft by Embraer, returned to Brazil after successfully completing its first international mission, lasting 23 days and flying more than 48 hours. Currently, two KC-390 prototypes accumulated more than 400 flight hours. Besides participating in the "Farnborough Airshow" in England, where the aircraft made its international debut,...

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Rome, Italy, 07/29/2016 18:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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