Dossier
KC-390
Coverage of KC-390 in the Nexus archive.
- KC-390 in Chile: Embraer’s Airlifter Takes On the A400M for Santiago’s Hercules Fleet
Chile is seeking new military cargo planes to replace its C-130 Hercules fleet, with Embraer’s KC-390 competing against Airbus’s A400M. The procurement process involves multiple rivals as Santiago evaluates replacements for its existing aircraft.
- Embraer ramping KC-390 production, plans Czech, Uzbek, Korean deliveries this year
Embraer is increasing production of the KC-390 and plans deliveries to Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, and South Korea in 2023. The company has not yet decided on the future of its A-29 Super Tucano production line in Jacksonville, Florida, according to Marcio Monteiro.