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September 11, 2022

Embraer Completes Firefighting C-390 Tests

Modular MAFFS II System Adds Another Niche to Multi-Mission Millennium’s Resume

Embraer has completed the majority of its certification campaign for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System as installed on the C-390 Millennium. The Brazilian manufacturer completed testing of the system, MAFFS II, at their São Paulo, home. The test included several in-flight water drops, testing the system's ability to communicate with the aircraft and deliver its payload on target. While in flight, the MAFFS II-equipped C-390 was assessed for handling, controllability, and maneuverability during the mission.

Foreign Materials Used in Honeywell Engion Materials, May Continue After Waiver

The F-35 Lightning II program has reached its newest snag after a Pentagon investigation encountered unauthorized materials used in recent construction. The issue stems from an alloy used in the aircraft engine's lubrication pump that was found to be made from unauthorized materials of Chinese origin. The alloy in question was passed to Honeywell, the manufacturer of the engine, from one of their suppliers before being used to produce a magnetized part within the USA. The material, a cobalt/samarium alloy, likely violates the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement.