Embraer KC-390 successfully concludes world demonstration tour

The new multi-mission military transport and tanker jet, the KC-390, concluded a successful 40-day demonstration tour. During this tour it flew over 19 countries and was presented to nine nations in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. In total, 130 flawless flight hours were recorded, including several demonstration flights with representatives of potential operators. The aircraft departed from Gavião Peixoto unit, in the state of São Paulo, and headed towards Sweden, where it was shown before flying to Le Bourget Airport, on the outskirts of Paris. There, the KC-390 was presented at the 52nd annual Paris Air Show, in June, making its flight display debut and becoming one of the highlights of the event. After France, the KC-390 continued to a series of demonstrations, before returning to Brazil this week. The aircraft demonstrated remarkable robustness and presented 100% of availability throughout the tour, in which 52 landings were made in 18 different countries. In total, the KC-390 covered 49,537 nautical miles (91,743 km), equivalent to more than two turns around Earth over the equator. During demonstrations, the aircraft was evaluated in high temperature and high altitude take-offs, in low-level navigation (flying at 120ºF, or 49ºC, ambient temperature) and in simulated operational conditions, such as paratroopers dropping.