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Uruguay converted an option for five more A-29 Super Tucanos to firm orders, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer said on Jan. 14.
The deal, which includes a flight simulator, adds to a firm order for one A-29 light attack and advanced trainer announced by the Uruguayan government in August.
The overall deal revives a longstanding defense partnership with Brazil’s neighbor. The Uruguayan Air Force ordered the first export models of the EMB-110 Banderiante turboprop transport in 1975, but then the relationship became dormant for a half-century.
“We are particularly pleased to announce this deal in the year in which we celebrate 50 years of Embraer’s first export contract, to Uruguay,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, CEO of Embraer Defense & Security (D&S).
The deal also extends a selling hot streak for the Super Tucano. Embraer entered the year with a backlog of unsold “white tail” aircraft. But the manufacturer then announced deals with Uruguay, Paraguay, Portugal and two other undisclosed customers, with the orders adding up to 30 aircraft, according to a research note by JP Morgan analysts.
“We view this announcement as positive, as it not only expands Embraer backlog marginally, but underscores that the D&S segment has meaningful potential revenues excluding the C-390 aircraft,” the analysts wrote on Jan. 14.
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