Friday, March 1, 2013

US chooses Brazilian plane to outfit Afghan force

US chooses Brazilian plane to outfit Afghan force: Sao Paulo (AFP) Feb 28, 2013



The US Air Force has chosen a Brazilian firm for a $427 million contract to supply light attack planes to Afghan forces, the company said Thursday, despite competition from an American bid.

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said 20 of its AT-29 Super Tucano aircraft would be manufactured in Florida in partnership with an American firm, after winning a prolonged competition with US rival Hawker Be

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