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Two Embraer KC-390 aircraft
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Future airlift in an uncertain world of climate change and military support operations

August 24, 2019

The Defence Capability Plan 2019 continued the Government’s focus on the future impacts of climate change. According to Embraer, in an uncertain world the KC-390 continues to stand alone as the complete HADR airlift solution […]

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Defence Capability Plan 2019 – Climate change, concurrency and complementarity

July 9, 2019

The just-released Defence Capability Plan is the most comprehensive argument for investment in Defence in modern times, writes Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Strategic Studies (VUW). When the last Defence […]

Hercules C-130
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Back to the future: Super Hercules selected as preferred airlift option

June 11, 2019

In a surprise announcement coinciding with the release of the Defence Capability Plan 2019, the C-130J-30 Super Hercules has been selected as the preferred option for the replacement of the RNZAF’s aging C-130H fleet. The […]

Embraer KC-390
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The Embraer KC-390: Past, present and future

November 20, 2018

As its airlift flagship edges closer to Full Operational Capability certification, Embraer reflects on shared battlefield history and highlights the capabilities and features of the KC-390. The 1stBrazilian Fighter Squadron, Brazilian Armed Forces, distinguished itself […]

Embraer E190-E2
Air

The KC-390 and E2: a fleet mix fit for New Zealand

July 20, 2018

Triple type certification for the E190-E2 sets a new international benchmark as Embraer highlights the credentials of the E2 as a potential passenger/VIP option for the RNZAF. Things are changing in the way tactical and […]

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