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Monday, January 31, 2011

Embraer shows off light attack aircraft that could be built in Jacksonville

A-29 Super TucanoThe Super Tucano is a single-engine, turboprop plane that can stay over a battlefield for several hours, unleash a load of bombs and then, if necessary, land on a rugged dirt runway.

The company that wants to build it in Jacksonville brought one to the international airport Sunday to show off to local media and dignitaries.

Embraer Aircraft Holding expects to hear in June if it has won a five-year contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to build the light attack aircraft.

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