The story at the link below provides a bit of intel regarding test objectives and future plans for the new transport. Although the basic airframe has been around a long time, the avionics and engines are brand new, potentially giving the platform a whole new set of operational capabilities.
http://www.defencetalk.com/il-476-airlifter-makes-first-long-test-flight-46584/
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