Fri, Dec 08, 2006
First Export Of Multipurpose Military Planes
Earlier this week, Embraer announced the delivery of the first
five Super Tucano aircraft to the Colombian Air Force (FAC) in a
ceremony held at Embraer's Gaviao Peixoto Unit in the State of Sao
Paulo, Brazil.
The event was attended by the Colombian Air Force official
representative, Major General Ricardo Rubianogrott; the Ambassador
of Colombia in Brazil, Mario Galofre Cano; Embraer's Chairman,
President and CEO Mauricio Botelho and Executive Vice-President for
the Defense and Government Market Luiz Carlos Aguiar, among
others.
The Colombian Air Force announced an order for 25 Super Tucano
light attack aircraft in December 2005, marking the first export
deal for this model. They will be deployed on internal security
missions and border patrol. A comprehensive logistics training
package with a full flight simulator is included.
"The Super Tucano is already in operation and is doing very well
in the Amazon region," said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, Embraer Executive
Vice-President for Defense and Government Market. "We strongly
believe that it will also be very helpful to the Colombian Air
Force by enhancing its operational capabilities in that
region."
"After an extensive evaluation, the Colombian Air Force selected
the Super Tucano as the most effective option for the important
mission of internal security," said Major General Ricardo
Rubianogrott, Colombian Air Force official representative.
The Super Tucano is a combination of a next-generation, light
military airplane that can serve as an advanced training tool for
pilots. The single-engine turboprop follows its "older brother,"
the original Tucano, which is now in service with more than 15 Air
Forces around the world.
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