PARIS, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer Defense
& Security and the Ministry of Defense and Veterans from the
Republic of Mali have signed today
a contract for the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano light
attack and advanced training turboprops at the Paris Air Show. The
ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defense from the Republic
of Mali, Tieman Coulibaly. The contract includes logistic
support for the operation of these aircraft and also provides a
training system for pilots and mechanics of the Mali Air Force. The
A-29 Super Tucano will be deployed for advanced training, border
surveillance, and internal security missions.
"With this contract, we are adding another important customer in
Africa, where several countries
already operate the Super Tucano," said Jackson Schneider, President and CEO of Embraer
Defense & Security. "This is a robust and versatile airplane,
with proven experience in combat and will fulfill with excellence
the missions for which it was selected. We welcome Mali Air Force
as a new operator of the Super Tucano and we are sure this new
partnership will last for many years."
"We are quite satisfied with the way our military and defense
cooperation with the Federal Republic of Brazil is developing. As for the Super Tucano,
we all know how this aircraft is appreciated worldwide for its
versatility and simplicity. To put it short, I am happy to
sign this contract today", said Tieman
Coulibaly, Minister of Defense, Republic of Mali.
The A-29 Super Tucano is currently used by ten air forces in
three continents. It was also selected by the United States Air
Force (USAF) for its Light Air Support (LAS) program. After more
than ten years in action, the Super Tucano has gained an excellent
performance record: over 230,000 flight hours and 30,000 combat
hours. Embraer has received more than 210 firm orders and has
delivered more than 190 aircraft.
The A-29 Super Tucano is a robust and powerful turboprop
aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of missions,
including close air support and intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance. With more than 130 weapons configurations
certified, it is equipped with advanced electronic, electro-optic,
infrared and laser system technologies, as well as secure radio
systems with data links and unrivalled munitions capacity. The
Super Tucano is the only combat proven and fully operational light
attack/advanced training aircraft in the global market. This makes
it highly reliable and allows for an excellent cost-benefit ratio
for a wide range of military missions, even operating from unpaved
runways and in hostile environments.
About Embraer Defense & Security
Leader in the aerospace and defense industry of Latin America, Embraer Defense & Security
offers a complete line of integrated solutions such as C4I
(Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence
Center) applications, leading edge technologies in the production
of radars, advanced information and communication systems,
integrated systems for border monitoring and surveillance, as well
as military and government transportation aircraft. With a growing
presence on the global market, Embraer Defense & Security
products are present in more than 60 countries.
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