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New Brazilian Light Attack Aircraft To Be Used For Training

June 17 2015

Mali

The Malian Ministry of Defense and Embraer have formalized a deal for six light attack aircraft, reports the Brazilian aerospace firm.

The contract for six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft was inked on Monday at the Paris Air Show.

The contract, whose value was not disclosed, includes a training system for pilots and maintainers.

Mali is expected to use the aircraft for advanced training, border surveillance and internal security missions.

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