Multi-Mission Aircraft

Sponsored by Embraer
The Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) KC-390 Millennium fleet has delivered a compelling real-world demonstration of efficiency, versatility, and operational readiness.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Greece has chosen Embraer’s C-390 airlifter to replace its long-serving Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force needs to create a comprehensive assessment and plan to improve the sustainment of its aerial refueling tanker, a new watchdog report says.
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By Tony Osborne
Romania is set to bolster its tactical air transport fleet with the purchase of two more C-27J Spartan airlifters from Italy’s Leonardo.
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By Tony Osborne
An Airbus A400M airlifter equipped with an aerial firefighting system will bolster Spain’s wildfire attack capability this year.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Embraer partners with Hellenic Aerospace Industry to support Greece’s potential C-390 fleet acquisition and strengthen its presence in the country.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Growing demand for the Multi-Role Tanker Transport derivative of the A330 airliner has prompted Airbus to expand its conversion capacity, adding a new
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By Tony Osborne
Italy looks set to become the next customer for Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, tender documents have revealed.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
EDA advances automated refueling tests to include unmanned aircraft and tankers.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
A recovery plan for the Boeing KC-46 pushes the arrival of the Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0 upgrade by more than a year.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
The UAE government says it has ordered 10 Embraer C-390 airlifters with options to buy another 10.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force plans to field 263 KC-46 refueling tankers to fully replace its KC-135 fleet, .
Multi-Mission Aircraft

Sponsored by Embraer
The KC-390 Millennium in action on ice!
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
NATO’s Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) has declared full operational capability, fewer than six years since the first aircraft was delivered.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
Merlin Labs announced the completion of a preliminary design review for an autonomy software package for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules on March 5.
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By Chen Chuanren
Singapore will acquire three G550-based maritime surveillance aircraft with Oron-like radar systems to complement its P-8A Poseidon fleet.
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By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman and Embraer said they would partner to offer the Brazilian aircraft maker’s KC-390 to the U.S. Air Force, confirming a Feb. 18 report by Aviation Week.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
Embraer says it would establish a C-390 MRO facility in India with local partner Mahindra Group if the government there buys the airlifter.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine, Guy Norris
Northrop Grumman is presenting a three-pronged approach to offer a “family of systems” for the USAF if it progresses with that plan for future refuelers.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
The EU plans to establish what it calls a Military Mobility Transport Group in a move that could be a boon to Airbus by paving the way for more A400M orders.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine, Chen Chuanren
Lockheed Martin has paused deliveries of the C-130J airlifter due to a problem with certifying a new communications upgrade.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has picked Boeing to update the flight deck of the company’s C-17 Globemaster III.
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By Steve Trimble
Mexico became the 25th country to order the Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifter, the U.S. company said on Jan. 21.
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By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy awarded GE Aerospace a $1.4 billion contract for five lots of T408 engines to power the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter for the Marine Corps.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
After years of struggle, will 2026 bring a turnaround for the NH90 helicopter program?
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