Aircraft is the first in the Portuguese fleet equipped with a tanker kit and will join Squadron 506 at Beja Air Base

Visit comes as Embraer’s military transport remains under consideration by the Angolan Air Force

Embraer aircraft were officially delivered earlier this week and still displayed Brazilian registrations

Five aircraft out of 12 ordered by the Portuguese Air Force are already in the country being adapted to NATO standards before delivery

Aircraft will receive NATO-standard equipment before delivery to the Portuguese Air Force later this year

US manufacturer reacts to the approach of Dassault and Saab in dispute for agreement with the Air Force

General João Cartaxo Alves stated at a conference that it is imperative that the replacement for the F-16 be a 5th generation fighter

A service official said that partnerships with countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark, which are transitioning from the F-16 to the 5th generation fighter, are something to be taken into account

The change in the United States government's policy towards NATO has prompted the Portuguese Defense Minister to consider an agreement unlikely

Aircraft registration number 26902 landed at Beja Air Base on June 28, where it was allocated to Squadron 506 "Rhinos"