Maiden flight of EMB 145 AEW&C
Posted by Neelam Mathews Dec 7, 2011 Embraer performed the maiden flight of the first of three EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by the Indian government. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2012. The flight was well performed and all planned tests were successfully achieved, says Embraer. The flight took place at Embraer’s headquarters, in São José do Campos. “This flight concludes another important phase in this program and starts the flight test campaign,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Senior Vice President Operations & COO Embraer Defense and Security. Based on the proven Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet, the aircraft features an in-flight refueling system, SATCOM capability, a significant increase in electrical and cooling capacities, and a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and structural changes. These improvements will allow the installation of the advanced electronic systems currently being developed by India’s Defe...