A-29 Super Tucano

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

Air

A-29 Super Tucanos arrive in Afghanistan

Brazilian Loan to Support Paraguay’s Super Tucano Jet Procurement

Asunción has signed for a loan from the Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) to purchase six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for the Paraguayan Air Force.

Oct- 2024 -

14 October

Air

Three A-29 Super Tucanos prepare for a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 18, where they will join a unique fleet at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives Three Super Tucanos for Training, Test Applications

The US Air Force has accepted three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft in California to expand its training and test capabilities.

Aug- 2024 -

27 August

Air

The border bend of the Parana River. The sky and the forest on the banks of the river.

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer to Supply Super Tucano Combat Aircraft to Uruguayan Air Force

Embraer has received a contract to deliver up to six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force.

Jul- 2024 -

29 July

Air

Joe Saballa

Embraer to Supply Six A-29 Super Tucano Attack Aircraft to Paraguay

Embraer will deliver six A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force.

May- 2023 -

5 May

Air

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Jones, left, 81st Fighter Squadron director of operations, explains the operation of an A-29 Super Tucano to Nigerian Air Force Air Vice Marshall Sule Lawal and NAF Group Captain Abdullahi Abu, Nigerian A-29 program foreign liaison officers, Oct. 6, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 81st FS conducts combat training for NAF pilots and maintainers in the A-29 Super Tucano. Foreign liaison officers with the NAF, along with representatives of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force International Affairs, the Air Force Security Assistance and Training Squadron, and the Nigerian A-29 program, visited the 81st FS to discuss the future of the program and meet with students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hayden Legg)

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Opens Operations Support Facilities for A-29 Super Tucano Fleet

The US Air Force has finished constructing support facilities for the Nigerian Air Force’s A-29 Super Tucanos at Kainji Air Base.

Apr- 2023 -

26 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer, Partners to Boost Portugal’s Defense Industrial Base

Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding with Portuguese companies to develop Portugal’s technological and defense industrial base.

18 April

Air

A-29N Super Tucano light attack aircraft in NATO configuration.

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer Showcases Super Tucano Aircraft in NATO Configuration

Embraer has unveiled its A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft in a NATO configuration at a military technology convention in Brazil.

Mar- 2023 -

2 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer to Provide Support Services for Philippine Super Tucano Fleet

Aerospace company Embraer has signed a support services agreement for the Philippine Air Force’s A-29 Super Tucano light attack fleet.

Sep- 2022 -

16 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer Taps OGMA to Support Its A-29 Super Tucanos

Embraer has selected its subsidiary OGMA to deliver support and maintenance for the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.

Mar- 2022 -

17 March

Africa

Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucano aircraft pilot launches a Hydra 70 rocket

Adetokunbo Abiola

Is the Tucano Aircraft a Game Changer in Nigeria’s Terrorism Fight?

Commentators increasingly see the A-29 Super Tucano as a game changer in Nigeria's fight against ISWAP and Boko Haram terrorists.

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