The Brazilian manufacturer will showcase its two main defense aircraft at Latin America’s leading aerospace fair, reinforcing its regional presence and promoting its full security and defense portfolio.
Embraer has announced that it will showcase the multi-mission transport aircraft KC-390 Millennium and the light attack and training aircraft A-29 Super Tucano during FIDAE 2026, one of the most important aerospace and defense fairs in Latin America. The event will take place from April 7 to 12 at Pudahuel Air Base in Santiago, Chile.
The highlight of the company’s participation will be the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator, which will make its first appearance in Latin America with its new livery. In addition to the military transport aircraft, the A-29 Super Tucano will also be on display, representing the Brazilian manufacturer’s line of light combat, armed reconnaissance, and tactical training aircraft.
According to Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, the company’s presence at the fair reinforces its commitment to the region. For the company, FIDAE is a strategic platform to promote integrated solutions and strengthen ties with current and potential customers in the Latin American market.
Developed in the 21st century, the KC-390 Millennium is described by Embraer as the most modern military transport aircraft in its category. The aircraft can carry up to 26 tonnes of cargo, fly faster than other medium transport aircraft in the same class, and perform a wide variety of missions, including troop and cargo transport, airdropping equipment and personnel, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions.
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Another key advantage of the KC-390 is its ability to operate from temporary or unpaved runways. When equipped with rapidly installable aerial refueling systems, the aircraft can serve both as a tanker and as an in-flight fuel receiver, expanding its operational flexibility.
The aircraft has already been selected by several air forces around the world, including Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, and Lithuania, consolidating the model as one of today’s leading military transport platforms.
The A-29 Super Tucano, meanwhile, remains one of the most successful military turboprop aircraft on the market. The model has been selected by 22 air forces and, in Latin America, it is part of the fleets of countries such as Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Panama.
With more than 600,000 flight hours accumulated, the A-29 performs missions ranging from advanced pilot training to close air support, air patrol, interdiction, border surveillance, air escort, JTAC missions, and armed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. More recently, the aircraft has also been promoted as a platform capable of carrying out counter-drone missions.
Embraer also highlights that the Super Tucano can operate from unprepared runways, in harsh environments and with limited infrastructure, while maintaining low life-cycle costs, reduced maintenance requirements, and high operational availability, features that continue to drive international interest in the model.
With the KC-390 Millennium and the A-29 Super Tucano on display at TRUST 2026Embraer is reinforcing its strategy to expand its presence in the regional defense and security market, at a time of growing demand for versatile, reliable, and lower-operating-cost platforms.
Source: Embraer Defense & Security. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
