Brazilian firm Embraer is pitching its faster, more versatile C-390 Millennium to replace Austria’s aging Lockheed C-130 aircraft. One key feature is its adaptability. The plane can quickly switch roles, like fighting wildfires. It comes equipped with the newest Maffs II system for this purpose. Earlier this year, Austrian representatives joined the C-390 User Group […]
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