Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and its partner Embraer Defense and Security have received orders from the US Air Force’s A-29 Afghanistan Programme for six more A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. According to a press release issued by the company, production of these six new aircraft is to start immediately in Jacksonville, Florida and brings to 26 the total number of aircraft provided to the Programme. It is reported that the A-29 is used to conduct advanced flight training, aerial reconnaissance, and other A-29 Afghanistan Programme operations. The A-29 has been active in Afghanistan since early 2016. Its ability to operate in rugged terrain, extreme climates, and austere locations with a small operational and maintenance footprint has resulted in successful operations from at least four bases in-country.
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