Paraguay Takes Delivery of First Four A-29 Super Tucanos

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Embraer has delivered the first four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) as part of a six-unit order. A handover ceremony took place at Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near Asunción and was attended by Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña, Vice President Pedro Alliana, Minister of National Defense Gral. Ej. (SR) Óscar González, and Air General Júlio Fullaondo, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force, alongside other military and civil officials.

"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," said Air General Júlio Fullaondo.

"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," said Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.

According to Embraer, the A-29 is designed for a range of missions including pilot training, close air support, air patrol, interdiction, reconnaissance, and border surveillance. It features integrated avionics and weapons systems, and is capable of operating from semi-prepared airstrips in remote areas with limited infrastructure.

The company also states that the A-29 has accumulated over 600,000 flight hours and has been selected by 22 air forces globally, with more than 290 units ordered to date.

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