Embraer Announces a Firm Order for Six A-29 Super Tucanos from an Undisclosed Customer

01 Januari 2025

Commander Brig. Gen. Juliano Llarenas during the decommissioning ceremony of the OV-10 Bronco and AH-1S Cobra fleet at the Philippine Air Force 15th Strike Wing made an announcement that  a contract for 6 additional A-29B Super Tucano has been signed with Embraer recently (photo: MaxDefense)

São José dos Campos – Embraer announced today a firm order for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucanos placed by an undisclosed customer. This order will be included in the 4Q24 backlog and deliveries are scheduled to take place in 2026. 

These aircraft will be equipped with enhanced capabilities to perform missions such as battlefield air interdiction, close air support, maritime patrol, maritime strike and other territorial defense operations.

“We are thrilled to announce new sales of the A-29 Super Tucano, as we see this aircraft as the right fit for many nations around the world,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “The A-29 is the global leader in its category because it’s a proven, reliable and well advanced aircraft.”

As a multi-mission aircraft, the A-29 Super Tucano provides air forces with versatility for armed reconnaissance, close air support, light attack, and advanced training missions on a single platform, which exponentially increases the aircraft's availability and operational flexibility. Its robust airframe allows the aircraft to operate from unpaved runways in austere environments.

The A-29 Super Tucano is the global leader in its category, with over 290 orders and more than 570,000 flight hours, including 60,000 in combat. In 2024, Embraer announced new sales of the Super Tucano to the Portuguese Air Force (A-29N), the Uruguayan Air Force and the Paraguayan Air Force.

(Embraer)

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