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Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation System for Embraer’s New KC-390 Military Aircraft
BERLIN – Sept. 11, 2012 – Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply the hybrid global positioning system (GPS) and inertial reference system for the Embraer Defense and Security KC-390 medium-lift military transport aircraft.
Under the contract,… Continue reading
Brazilian Air Force and Embraer Defense and Security conclude the KC-390´s Preliminary Design Review
São José dos Campos, September 5, 2012 – The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Embraer Defense and Security concluded, in August, the preliminary design review of the military transport jet aircraft KC-390 development project. The contractual event, one of… Continue reading
Boeing and Embraer Sign Agreement to Collaborate on KC-390 Program
SÃO PAULO, Brazil, June 26, 2012 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Embraer [NYSE: ERJ; BOVESPA: EMBR3] today announced an agreement to collaborate on the KC-390 aircraft program. Under this agreement, Boeing and Embraer will share some specific technical… Continue reading
Embraer KC-390 aircraft to feature additional BAE Systems equipment
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have selected BAE Systems to provide active side sticks as part of the overall cockpit controls for the KC-390 military transport aircraft.
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have selected… Continue reading
Embraer selects Rockwell Collins to provide communications, direction finding capabilities for KC-390
Rockwell Collins’ industry leading DF-430 Direction Finder and HF-9000 high frequency radios will bring added capabilities to the Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft. The announcement follows the May 2011 selection by Embraer Defense and Security of the Rockwell Collins Pro Line… Continue reading
BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL SIGN DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP FOR KC-390 PROGRAM
Portuguese companies will supply structural parts for the military airlifter and aerial refueling jet developed by Embraer Defense and Security
Embraer Defense and Security signed a partnership contract with OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal and EEA – Empresa de… Continue reading
EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRAZILIAN INDUSTRY FOR THE KC-390 PROGRAM
The Brazilian company AEL Sistemas, based in Porto Alegre, was selected by Embraer Defense and Security to supply three more components to the KC-390 military airlifter and tanker jet: the Self-Protection System (SPS); the Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM); and the… Continue reading
WORKSHOP SEEKS MORE BRAZILIAN COMPANIES FOR KC-390 PROGRAM
Around 80 Brazilian companies from the Brazilian aerospace cluster participated in the KC-390 Workshop, held yesterday by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Embraer Defense and Security presented short and medium-range opportunities to potential suppliers of the military transport and refueling… Continue reading
BAE Systems to provide Flight Controls for Embraer’s KC-390 Aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have selected BAE Systems to provide flight control electronics for the KC-390 military transport aircraft.
Under the contract, BAE Systems will supply flight control computers and actuator control electronics. The KC-390 is… Continue reading
EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY CHOOSES V2500-E5 ENGINE FOR THE KC-390 TRANSPORT
Engine is manufactured by multinational consortium IAE, with over 25 years of experience
Embraer Defense and Security made the announcement, today, that it has selected the V2500-E5 engine, manufactured by International Aero Engines AG (IAE), to equip the KC-390 military… Continue reading
EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY SELECTS MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY FOR KC-390 MILITARY TRANSPORT JET
Company will supply wheels, brakes, landing gear extension and retraction system, and nose wheel steering manifold
Embraer Defense and Security has announced today, at an event during the 49th Paris Air Show, in France, the selection of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to supply… Continue reading
EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY SELECTS MAJOR SYSTEM FOR KC-390 JET
Liebherr will supply latest generation environmental and cabin pressure control systems
Embraer Defense and Security has selected Liebherr-Aerospace for the advanced environmental and cabin pressure control systems of the KC-390 military transport aircraft.