Chilean Air Force Orders 12 Super Tucanos for Tactical Training Missions

Released on Friday, August 15, 2008

S�o José dos Campos, August 15, 2008 � Embraer and the Chilean Air Force (FACH) signed a contract, today, for the sale of 12 Super Tucano aircraft. This is the end result of a public bid held by the 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.

"We are very proud to announce that the Super Tucano is the aircraft chosen by the Chilean Air Force, which is internationally recognized for the high professional capacity of its personnel," said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, Embraer Executive Vice President, Defense and Government Market. "We offer the most efficient and operationally adequate tactical training system on the market, with leading edge technologies and a broad service package. The availability of the Super Tucano will most certainly make a positive contribution to pilot training in the FACH."

The TOSS package for the Chilean Air Force will consist of three systems: navigation and attack Mission Planning Station (MPS); Mission Debriefing Station (MDS); and Flight Simulator (FS).

The choice of the Super Tucano by the Chilean Air Force will also be a great opportunity to expand the successful partnership between Embraer and Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile � ENAER (www.enaer.com), which was established over ten years ago for developing the ERJ 145 regional jet.