The Air Force released final requests for proposal Oct. 24 for a limited number of Textron Aviation AT-6 and Sierra Nevada Corporation/Embraer Defense & Security A-29 aircraft. The Air Force plans to purchase two to three light attack aircraft from each manufacturer to help support the National Defense Strategy’s focus on building allies and partner […]

DefenceTalkEmbraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). After a comprehensive public bidding process participated by several manufacturers from around the globe and complying with the stringent evaluation processes the Super Tucano was selected as part of the PAF’s ongoing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippine-air-force-selects-the-a-29-super-tucano-for-close-air-support-role-70892/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of twelve (12) A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and weapons, including all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program. The estimated total case value is $593 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-clears-593m-a-29-super-tucano-sale-to-nigeria-70234/

DefenceTalkFour A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arrived for duty at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, where they will be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance. The latest arrivals, which traveled from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., bring the AAF A-29 inventory from eight […]https://www.defencetalk.com/four-a-29-super-tucano-light-attack-aircraft-delivered-to-afghan-air-force-69555/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Air Force delivered four A-29 Super Tucano airplanes to the Afghan air force Jan. 15 at Hamid Karzai International Airport here. Eight combat-ready attack pilots and a handful of maintainers graduated Dec. 17, 2015, and have returned to Afghanistan after a year of training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, with the 81st […]https://www.defencetalk.com/afghan-air-force-receives-first-four-a-29-attack-aircraft-66403/

DefenceTalkPARIS, France: Embraer Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Ghana have signed a contract for the acquisition of five A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops. The contract includes logistic support for the operation of these aircraft as well as the set-up of a training system for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ghana-air-force-to-buy-5-embraer-a-29-super-tucano-64575/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $462 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Jun 5, 2015. The Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-a-29-super-tucano-aircraft-to-lebanon-64450/

DefenceTalkThe US Air Force has chosen a Brazilian firm for a $427 million contract to supply light attack planes to Afghan forces, the company said Thursday, despite competition from an American bid. Brazilian planemaker Embraer said 20 of its AT-29 Super Tucano aircraft would be manufactured in Florida in partnership with an American firm, after […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-chooses-brazilian-plane-to-outfit-afghan-force-46996/