Aircraft to leave Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, bound for OGMA, where they will be adapted to NATO standards.
This Monday, the first A-29N Super Tucano aircraft destined for the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) took off from Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto (SP), Brazil, beginning their transfer to Portugal.
The final destination is the OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal factory, located in Alverca do Ribatejo, where the aircraft will receive the systems and equipment required to fully meet NATO’s operational requirements.
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The aircraft are part of a contract that foresees the delivery of 12 units of the A-29N, a version specially developed for European customers.
The model will be used by the FAP for advanced pilot training missions and light attack operations, enhancing the country’s operational capability within the European defense framework.
A Milestone for Embraer and Portugal
The partnership represents not only Portugal’s entry into the select group of Super Tucano operators but also a milestone for Embraer, strengthening its presence in Europe.
The delivery of the first units demonstrates compliance with the established schedule and paves the way for the modernization of the Portuguese Air Force’s capabilities.
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