New Factory to Produce A-29N Super​ Tucano Aircraft

​ ⁤ Portugal’s ⁤Minister of Defense, Nuno ⁤Melo, signed a letter of interest on Friday, December 15, 2023, with Embraer ‍President Bosco da Costa Júnior, outlining plans to establish a new aeronautics factory in Beja.
The agreement aims to install a facility‌ capable of manufacturing A-29N Super ‍Tucano aircraft.

The signing took place at OGMA ⁢in alverca during ​the delivery ceremony of the first five of twelve A-29N​ Super ⁣Tucano aircraft, ⁢representing a €200 million ‍investment in modernizing the Portuguese Air Force.
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Economic ⁤Impact and Production Goals

According ‍to a statement released by the Ministry ‍of Defense, the new factory is expected to create qualified jobs with competitive wages, boosting the Portuguese economy and industrial sector.
⁤ Production will initially focus on meeting national defense needs, with potential expansion to fulfill demand from othre European nations.

⁣ Minister Melo highlighted the aircraft’s versatility, noting its new capability to conduct ⁤anti-drone combat missions in addition to its established ground attack role. He⁤ emphasized ⁣that the ⁤Air Force specifically chose the Super Tucano, with political decisions informed by technical evaluations.

Embraer’s Existing Presence in portugal

⁢ Embraer currently operates two production units ‌in Portugal at the Évora Aeronautical Industry Park, specializing in the manufacturing of composite and metallic structures.
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