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Portugal Receives the first upgraded C-130H Hercules
Air Modernisation

Portugal Receives the first upgraded C-130H Hercules

The Portuguese Air Force has announced receiving the first of four upgraded C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.

Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation
Air Bilateral Relations

Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation

The Brazilian and Swedish governments negotiated the procurement of the F-39 Gripen fighter jet and the KC-390 Millennium multirole transport aircraft.

Brazil Offers KC-390s to Sweden in Exchange For Gripens
Air

Brazil Offers KC-390s to Sweden in Exchange For Gripens

Brazil has offered Embraer KC-390 Millennium multirole transport aircraft to Sweden in exchange for more Saab Gripen fighter jets.

Saab and Embraer Inaugurate the Gripen E Production
Air Investment

Saab and Embraer Inaugurate the Gripen E Production

Saab and Embraer are inaugurating the final assembly line of the Gripen E Fighter Jet at Embraer's plant in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State.

Embraer Launched the A-29N Super Tucano NATO Configuration
Air Expo and Air Show

Embraer Launched the A-29N Super Tucano NATO Configuration

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer unveiled the A-29N Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft in the NATO configuration.

The FAB selected the SkyCourier as a replacement for the C-95 Bandeirante
Air

The FAB selected the SkyCourier as a replacement for the C-95 Bandeirante

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) selected a Cessna 408 SkyCourier to replace its ageing Embraer C-95 Bandeirante aircraft. The Cessna 408 has been included in the list of joint procurement projects with the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft and Saab Gripen fighter jets by the new Brazilian Ministry of Defence.

F-39 is Operational
Air

F-39 is Operational

Brazil has passed an important milestone in the Gripen Programme. The aircraft, also known as F-39 in the country, became operational.

PAF’s A-29B Super Tucano’s Operational for CAS
Air

PAF’s A-29B Super Tucano’s Operational for CAS

Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that all six Embraer A-29B “Super Tucano” Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft are in service.

Embraer has completed MAFFS II flight tests for the C-390 Millennium
Air

Embraer has completed MAFFS II flight tests for the C-390 Millennium

Embraer has completed the flight test for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System certification campaign (MAFFS II) to be fitted with the C-390 Millennium.

Embraer releases the first photos of the KC-390 for the Portugal
Air

Embraer releases the first photos of the KC-390 for the Portugal

Embraer released photos of the first KC-390 Millennium aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force. FAP is the first international customer of the Kc-390 .

Ukraine's Defence Expo under the shadow of Pandemic: Arms and Security
Land Navy / Maritime Air Investment

Ukraine's Defence Expo under the shadow of Pandemic: Arms and Security

The Arms and Security Expo and the International Aerospace Salon “Aviasvit – XXI will open their doors in Kyiv next Tuesday.

FAB Reduces KC-390 Orders
Air

FAB Reduces KC-390 Orders

The Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira/FAB) has announced on Wednesday that it will reduce the amount of KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft it has ordered. The initial order was for 28 airlifter jets. Claiming budget cuts, the FAB said it will now only take deliveries of two KC-390s a year, and the service has not revealed how many units will be excluded from the order.

KC-390 Refuelled Each Other
Air

KC-390 Refuelled Each Other

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer completed a refuelling in the air, with two KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira /FAB).