Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, 1 September 2025 — Embraer has completed the transfer flight of the first A-29N Super Tucano to OGMA in Portugal, marking the arrival of the Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) new fleet. The first three aircraft landed at OGMA’s facilities in Alverca do Ribatejo, Lisbon district, where they will be fitted with equipment to meet NATO and Portuguese operational requirements.
The delivery forms part of a contract for 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft, making FAP the launch customer for this new NATO-standard variant. The aircraft have arrived just eight months after the contract signing between Portugal and Embraer, underscoring the company’s responsiveness and customer-focused approach.
“The acquisition of the A-29N Super Tucano reinforces FAP’s confidence in Embraer products. We are sure that these aircraft have contributed even more to the modernisation of the Portuguese fleet and to broader cooperation with the local industry,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defence & Security.
The A-29 Super Tucano has accumulated over 600,000 flight hours and is in service with 22 air forces worldwide. Renowned for its versatility and cost-effectiveness, the aircraft is capable of advanced pilot training, close air support, air patrol, interdiction, armed ISR, border surveillance, reconnaissance, and air escort missions.
Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, weapons systems, and robust communications technology, the Super Tucano is designed to operate from austere environments, including unpaved runways, while maintaining high reliability and low life-cycle costs.
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