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Lebanese Air Force selects A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for close air support role

Dubai, UAE - The contract includes logistics support for airplane operation as well as a complete training system

The Republic of Lebanon today confirmed the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft from Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation. The contract includes logistics support for aircraft operation as well as a complete training system for Lebanese Air Force pilots and mechanics. The sale was approved in June by the US State Department. The aircraft sale is part of a...

fra/pec - 1171523
Rome, Italy, 11/09/2015 17:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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