Embraer KC-390 Achieves First Dry Refueling Contacts

Tony Osborne February 21, 2017
ABU DHABI—Embraer has completed the first dry refueling contact of a receiver aircraft with its KC-390 in a milestone test for the new airlifter’s aerial refueling system. A Brazilian air force F-5 Tiger plugged into both refueling hoses being tested from one of the prototype KC-390s during a sortie...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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