Brazilian Company Enters Central Asian and Southeast Asian Markets Amid Strong Demand for Airlift and Light Attack Aircraft

Embraer has revealed Uzbekistan and the Philippines as customers for its KC-390 airlifter and A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, respectively. The company announced this at the Singapore Airshow. Uzbekistan will primarily use the KC-390 in transport and humanitarian missions, while the Philippines is acquiring a second batch of six Super Tucanos, bringing its total to 12. Embraer Defense and Security President and CEO Bosco da Costa Jr. expressed confidence in the company’s ability to support demanding air forces in the region.