Air Force Modernizes Capabilities With First Four Of Six Aircraft

Embraer announced it delivered the first four of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft ordered by the Paraguayan Air Force, in a ceremony held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital of Asunción and attended by President Santiago Peña.

Accompanying President Peña was Vice President Pedro Alliana, Minister of National Defense Gral. Ej. (SR) Óscar González, Air General Júlio Fullaondo, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force, and additional civil and military authorities.

Air General Fullaondo said, “The arrival of these aircraft represents much more than a logistical addition: it is a firm step towards the modernization of our operational capabilities. The A-29 Super Tucanos, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, increase our effectiveness in executing airspace surveillance missions and providing a timely response to emerging challenges.”

“This effort is a clear example of our vision for the future and our commitment to modernizing our capabilities. Furthermore, this addition to our aircraft fleet represents the most important defense acquisition in the last 38 years; the A-29s delivered to Paraguay are the most modern of their kind in the world. It should be emphasized that these actions should not be considered an expense, but an investment to guarantee security, national sovereignty, and sustainable development," he added.

The A-29 is a combat-proven, flexible and cost-effective aircraft that offers state-of-the-art technology for target identification, weapons systems, and avionics. It is capable of a broad range of mission profiles including advanced pilot training, close air support, air patrol and interdiction, joint terminal attack control (JTAC), armed ISR, border surveillance, and air escort.

Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security said, "We are delighted to deliver the first four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, out of a total of six units, to the Paraguayan Air Force. The aircraft is a benchmark in the international market due to its versatility, operational flexibility, and agility in various types of missions, including light attack and advanced training, and we are confident that it will meet the current and future needs of the FAP.”

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