Embraer has successfully concluded its U.S. demonstration tour of the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission airlifter and aerial refueling aircraft with a static display at t Base Andrews, Maryland. The two-day event was attended by representatives of the U.S. Armed Forces, of Congress and the media.
Over the past two weeks, the KC-390 has participated in several events across the country to showcase its unmatched capabilities to representatives from the Defense, Space, Public Safety and Natural Disaster Management sectors. During the annual ARSAG (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Embraer highlighted that the KC-390 Millennium is ready to the U.S. Department of Defense in addressing critical challenges related to aerial refueling operations, both for the United States and partner nations around the world. The aircraft subsequently visited Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where it demonstrated how it can set a new standard for performance and payload in rescue missions and space logistics operations. At the Special Operations Forces Week (SOF Week) conference in Tampa, Florida, the KC-390 promoted its multi-mission capabilities for special forces operations.
“We are very pleased with the positive from everyone who visited or had the opportunity to fly the aircraft during this series of demonstrations, as we see many opportunities for the KC-390 in the United States,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO, Embraer Defense & Security. “The aircraft offers an unbeatable combination of performance, payload capacity and low operating costs. Therefore, we are extremely confident that the KC-390 meets the needs of the U.S. Armed Forces.”
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