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Sunday, December 05, 2010
Brazilian air force retires last Xavante trainers
After nearly 39 years of service, the Brazilian air force formally retired its Embraer EMB-326 (AT-26) Xavante fleet on 2 December. The event is expected to signal the start of a search for a replacement jet trainer.
Local sources indicate that the service is finalising the technical and operational requirements for a new lead-in fighter trainer, with an eye on releasing a request for proposals in 2011.
Air force sources list the prime candidates as the Alenia Aermacchi M-346, BAE Systems Hawk 128 and Korea Aerospace Industries/Lockheed Martin T-50. However, other contenders are also expected to enter the fray for the 18-24 aircraft requirement.
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