
KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E successfully complete refueling certification flights
Apr 13, 2026
The KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E successfully completed a series of refueling certification flights conducted at Embraer’s facilities in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo. The tests, executed in cooperation with Saab and the Brazilian Air Force, evaluated a range of flight configurations, speeds and altitudes, and confirmed precision during in-flight refueling of Gripen E by the KC-390, further enhancing interoperability between these two highly advanced, latest-generation aircraft.
