The certification, carried out with two Brazilian Air Force Gripen Es, will greatly expand the capabilities of the jet and give an added capability to air forces that operate both aircraft types.

Embraer, the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) and Saab announced on Nov. 14, 2025 that they certified the F-39 Gripen E (local designation of the JAS39 Gripen E) to be refueled by the KC-390 Millenium following an extensive testing c

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A third F-39 is also seen, which in the video operates as a chase aircraft. However, given that the testing c

Embraer also released images of the company-owned KC-390 used in the refueling certification, which has received a new paint scheme, to take part in the upcoming Dubai Air Show. The aircraft now sports a light-grey an

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