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Friday, April 23, 2010

Indonesia aims to order eight Super Tucanos

A-29 Super TucanoThe Indonesian air force has decided to order eight Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano trainer and light-attack aircraft, but the nation's defence ministry has yet to approve the deal.

Several other types were also considered for the requirement, such as the Korea Aerospace Industries KT-1, 12 of which are already in air force use as trainers.

If approved, the initial order will be for eight aircraft, with the possibility of further orders later on, industry sources say.

It would represent Embraer's first Super Tucano sale into the Asian market.

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