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Embraer and SNC demonstrate Super Tucano to Ghana Air Force

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Embraer and the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have demonstrated their A-29 Super Tucano close air support, reconnaissance and trainer aircraft to the Ghana Air...

Final Nigerian Super Tucano crew graduate in US

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The United States Air Force's 81st Fighter Squadron has graduated the final class of Nigerian Air Force crew members after nine months of training...

Super Tucano proving to be the gold standard light attack and...

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Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano continues to accumulate orders in Africa, capturing a large share of the light attack and manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance...

Final Nigerian Super Tucanos arrive home

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The final six of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft destined for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) arrived in Kano on 29 September, marking the...

Super Tucano officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially inducted into service the first six of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft on order from the United...

United States welcomes the arrival of Super Tucanos in Nigeria

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The United States Charge d’Affaires in Nigeria has welcomed the recent delivery of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), saying...

First Nigerian Super Tucanos to arrive in July

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The first six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will be delivered in July this year and the remaining six...

US Army Corps of Engineers establishes permanent presence in Africa to...

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The US Army Corps of Engineers recently established a permanent presence on the ground in Africa to oversee key US Africa Command (AFRICOM) projects. Europe...

Construction of Nigerian Super Tucano base facilities begins

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Construction of new facilities to support the A-29 Super Tucano wing at Kainji Air Base in Nigeria has started, after the US Air Force...

First Nigerian Super Tucano flies while training programme nears liftoff

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The first A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has performed its maiden flight ahead of delivery...

Embraer, SNC confirm Nigerian Super Tucano contract

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Brazil’s Embraer and partner firm Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have confirmed the contract for 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft on order for the Nigerian...

Nigerian Super Tucano contract awarded

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The United States Department of Defence has placed a $329 million contract with the Sierra Nevada Corporation to manufacture 12 A-29 Super...

Nigeria to protest US conditions on $494 million purchase of Super...

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Nigeria will protest to the United States over conditions imposed on its planned $494 million (£345.6 million) purchase of 12 A-29 Super...

US approves Nigerian Super Tucano sale

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The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, along with weapons, spares and training, to...

Brazil approves Super Tucano sale to Nigeria

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The Brazilian government has approved the sale of three second hand Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria, the Nigerian Air Force has announced. "The...

Embraer demonstrates Super Tucano in Gabon

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Embraer has demonstrated its A-29 Super Tucano trainer and light attack aircraft in Gabon as part of efforts to sell the aircraft...

U.S. seeks to approve attack aircraft for Nigeria in Boko Haram...

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The U.S. administration is seeking to approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to Nigeria...

Mali orders six Super Tucanos

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Mali has signed a contract with Embraer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops. The signing ceremony, held at...

Nigeria interested in buying Super Tucanos

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The Nigerian Air Force is considering buying Super Tucano trainer and light attack aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo...

Angola receives first Super Tucanos

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Embraer on Thursday delivered the first three Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft to the Angolan air force during a ceremony...

Embraer delivers first Mauritanian Super Tucano

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Embraer has delivered Mauritania's first Super Tucano trainer and light attack aircraft, as part of a deal announced earlier this year. The...

Cancellation of US light attack aircraft contract “surprised” Brazil government

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A decision by the United States to cancel a US$355 million defence contract with Brazilian planemaker Embraer has surprised the government of...