Embraer Delivers First Two A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguayan Air Force

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Embraer Delivers First Two A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguayan Air Force

Published

February 18, 2026

• Aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities like airspace and border protection.
• Developed for 21st century missions, the A-29 Super Tucano has already been selected by 22 air forces worldwide.

Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo – February 18, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3), delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also includes mission equipment, integrated logistics services and a flight simulator.

“We are honored to deliver the first A-29 Super Tucanos to the Uruguayan Air Force. This milestone strengthens a partnership that has grown over more than 50 years, dating back to when Uruguay became the first international customer to acquire an Embraer aircraft”, said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. "These multi-mission aircraft represents a significant milestone in the FAU’s history, expanding its operational capabilities in ways never previously possible.”

"Today is a historic day, of great relevance for Uruguay and its Air Force. With the materialization of the acquisition of the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, the long-awaited modernization is achieved, this incorporation will mark an operational and technological change of our Combat Fleet," says the Commander in Chief of the Uruguayan Air Force, Air General Fernando Colina. "This historic milestone positions Uruguay in the region with an aircraft that operates in 22 air forces in the world, with advanced technology and adequate operating cost. With the arrival of the Super Tucanos, Uruguay obtains a great tool to meet its objectives, it is the vector with which we will be able to recover and expand capabilities to guard our airspace and demonstrate the commitment that our country has with national security and sovereignty."

"The acquisition of these aircraft opens a new technological horizon. Beyond their good flight performance, modern on-board systems open up new possibilities, allowing the acquisition of new capabilities, which redefines the Uruguayan Air Force's Air Power," Col. S. S. (Av.) Shandelaio González, Commander of the II Air Brigade.

"With the incorporation of this weapon system, the Air Force provides the Republic with a capability that will significantly help the air defense system for the control of airspace throughout the national territory. It was a milestone to achieve the acquisition of a highly technological system that the Force was waiting for so much to do its job better," said Luis H. De León, former commander-in-chief of the Uruguayan Air Force.

The Super Tucano is a global leader in its class, has been selected by 22 air forces worldwide and has accumulated more than 600,000 flight hours. The aircraft has attracted the interest of several other nations due to the unmatched combination of capabilities, making it the most efficient option on the market.

For air forces looking for a proven, comprehensive, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution on a single platform, coupled with great operational flexibility, the A-29 Super Tucano offers a wide range of missions, including Advanced Pilot Training, Close Air Support (CAS), Air Patrol, Air Interdiction, Joint Terminal Attack (JTAC), Armed Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Border Surveillance, Air Escort, and most recently, countering drones.

The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective multi-mission aircraft in its category, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for precise target identification, weapons systems, and a comprehensive communications suite. Its capability is enhanced by advanced human-machine interface (HMI) avionics systems integrated into a robust airframe. The A-29 is capable of operating from unpaved runways in harsh environments and without infrastructure. Furthermore, the aircraft has reduced maintenance requirements and offers a high level of reliability, availability and structural integrity, with low life cycle costs.

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About Embraer

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.

Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.

Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.