Quantcast

US-built Super Tucanos modified with American tech

Airport Workers Save the Day After Woman Loses Diamond from Her Engagement Ring in Baggage Carousel
I never talk to strangers on the plane. After my dad died, a passenger helped me talk about my grief.
American Airlines reveals new summer route: Miami → Rome
Budget UK airline launches huge sale with £29 flights to 475 holiday hotspots – but you’ll have to be quick
Delta Passengers Can Book a ‘Last Mile’ Private Jet Charter to Europe This Summer
Honeywell Runway Safety Technology Selected by Southwest Airlines for Fleetwide Installation
Southwest Airlines Adds Cockpit Alerts to Boost Runway Safety
This Airline Is Going to Start Handing Out $675 Fines to 'Unruly' Passengers: 'It Is Unacceptable'
Summer of savings? New analysis shows airfare has dropped significantly - The Points Guy
Travelers are taking extreme measures and using hacks to avoid airline baggage fees
Pigeons Cause Chaos on Delta Flight
United Airlines’ Uniforms Get A Facelift—And A Political Filter
United Continues to Face Catering Chaos at San Francisco
Passenger Stows Away on Delta Flight from New York to Paris
Wizz Air becomes first airline to operate P&W-powered Airbus A321XLR jet
Hawaiian Airlines’ new ‘no show’ policy may make travel more expensive
BLIMP-SE OF THE FUTURE Luxury zeppelins of the future from ‘flying bum’ world’s largest aircraft to Google billionaire’s ‘impossible’ airship
Swiss Startup SmartFlyer Develops Hybrid-Electric Trainer
San Francisco-based entrepreneur takes a trip on India's worst-rated airline, his reaction will surprise you
First-Time Flyer at 81: A Grandmother's Memorable Journey
Ryanair forecasts fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit
Alaska Airlines' “Aviation Day” inspires future aviators
Global Airlines Launches Inaugural Flight, Aiming to Revive 'Golden Age of Travel'
Winning routes: American Airlines adds more than 22,000 seats for football fans following release of 2025–2026 pro schedule
Boeing scores Middle East plane deal during Trump visit
Air travel will be ‘worse’ this summer, lawmakers warn — as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues
Qatar Airways places record $96 billion Boeing order amid Trump visit
United Airlines CEO Reassures Passengers About Newark Airport Safety
American Testing Tech to Help Passengers Make Connecting Flights
British Airways to use AI in efforts to improve operations
US-built Super Tucanos modified with American tech
Policy
Webp received 3952239928382158
A-29 Super Tucanos | Wikipedia

Over 260 A-29 Super Tucanos have been assembled at production facilities in Brazil, Portugal, and the United States. While Brazil produces its own Super Tucanos for domestic use and export, some are also assembled in Jacksonville, Florida, with modifications made by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in Colorado.

The aircraft built in the US for the United States Air Force feature American weapons and sensor technology. SNC handles configuration requirements for each customer fleet, offering a Total Package Approach that includes production, training, delivery, and lifecycle sustainment. "Customers can also have confidence in the SNC-enhanced A-29’s airworthiness," states SNC.

Super Tucanos from Jacksonville are destined only for US customers or foreign military sales arranged by the Pentagon. Orders from countries like Paraguay and Uruguay do not go through the US assembly line. Most orders are processed through Embraer's plant in Brazil. In 2023, while no deliveries were made, around a dozen were built with four produced in Jacksonville.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

In 2022, two new A-29 Super Tucanos were delivered to the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). These aircraft support AFSOC's mission to train international partner air forces. Congressman John Rutherford noted their role in training partners to face global adversaries effectively.

The US has significant bargaining power as a major defense market, often requiring foreign weapons to be built domestically. Examples include various military platforms built under license agreements within the country.

While sometimes a minor operator of the Super Tucano, the US has influenced international sales such as those to Afghanistan. The Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance program initiated by the US Air Force aimed at procuring light attack aircraft was eventually canceled after reducing its order significantly.

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano is recognized as an important product of Brazil's defense industry and is widely exported worldwide. It serves as a light attack aircraft designed for counter-insurgency missions and carries various weapons including precision-guided munitions.

Embraer is known for its commercial jets but is also a leading defense contractor in Latin America. Its portfolio includes several types of military aircraft alongside other specialized aviation solutions.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Memphis International Airport (MEM) once served as a significant hub for Delta Air Lines, but today it is primarily recognized as a major cargo hub, known as the FedEx Superhub.

Jul 11, 2025

The United States Air Force (USAF) has formally integrated the Embraer A-29C, also known as the Super Tucano, into its curriculum at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Jul 11, 2025

Porter Airlines, Canada's largest airline without unionized pilots, is facing a potential shift as its pilots are considering joining the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

Jul 11, 2025

Airport security is a topic often surrounded by myths and misconceptions.

Jul 11, 2025

In early 2024, a significant incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 brought attention to Boeing's manufacturing processes.

Jul 11, 2025

On June 28th, an Air France Airbus A350 flight from Paris to Chicago was forced to return after passing Iceland.

Jul 11, 2025