Landing Accident Prompts KC-390 Service Entry Delay

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Credit: Embraer
Embraer has pushed back the entry into service of its KC-390 airlifter following the landing accident involving the first prototype in May. In agreement with the launch customer, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), Embraer has determined the twin-engine airlifter will enter service in 2019 rather than at...
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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