Hungary takes delivery of the first Embraer C-390 Millennium
Air Data News reports: After several test and familiarization flights, Embraer delivered the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air Force on September 5.
2024-09-05T05:01:06.419318-07:00
On September 5, 2024, Embraer delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to Hungary, marking its debut as the first in the world equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, enhancing its capabilities for medical evacuation and humanitarian missions within NATO.
Air Data News reports: After several test and familiarization flights, Embraer delivered the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air Force on September 5.
Last Updated: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, 11:50 AM PDT
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