Embraer and the Chilean Air Force (FACH) signed a contract for the sale of 12 Super Tucano aircraft. This is the end result of a public bid held by FACH, which chose the airplane manufactured by Embraer as the best solution for the tactical training of its pilots. The first Super Tucano should be delivered in the second half of 2009.
The Super Tucano is currently operated by the Brazilian and Colombian Air Forces for successfully training pilots and high-precision light attack procedures on internal security missions. The Embraer proposal chosen by the FACH includes a broad Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) package and an advanced Training and Operation Support System (TOSS), covering not only the aircraft, but also ground support stations.
