Embraer KC-390 Achieves First Dry Refueling Contacts

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...

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