The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer will unveil two of its flagship defense aircraft at Latin America’s largest aerospace and defense trade show, strengthening its presence in the region and highlighting its comprehensive security and defense portfolio.
Embraer is a multi-mission transport aircraftKC-390 Millenniumand light attack/trainer aircraftA-29 Super Tucanoannounced that it will be exhibited at FIDAE 2026, one of the most important aerospace and defense exhibitions in Latin America. The event will be held from April 7th to 12th at Pudahuel Air Base in Santiago, Chile.
A highlight of the company’s exhibit will be the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft, which will be unveiled in Latin America for the first time in its new livery. In addition to 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.
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According to Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, participation in this exhibition reiterates the company’s commitment to the region. FIDAE is a strategic platform for Embraer to promote its integrated solutions and strengthen relationships with existing and potential customers in the Latin American market.
Developed in the 21st century, the KC-390 Millennium is considered by Embraer to be the most advanced military transport aircraft in its category. The aircraft can carry up to 26 tons of cargo, fly faster than other medium-sized transport aircraft in its class, and can perform a wide range of missions, including transporting troops and cargo, airdropping equipment and personnel, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian assistance missions.
Another major strength of the KC-390 is its ability to operate on temporary or unpaved runways. Equipped with an in-flight refueling system that can be quickly installed, the aircraft can be operated both as an aerial tanker and as a receiver for refueling mid-flight, further increasing its mission flexibility.
This aircraft has already been adopted by air forces around the world, including Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, and Lithuania, solidifying its position as one of the leading military transport platforms of the modern era.
Meanwhile, the A-29 Super Tucano remains one of the most successful military turboprop aircraft on the market. The aircraft is used by 22 air forces in Latin America, including Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Uruguay and Panama.
With more than 600,000 flight hours, the A-29 has flown a wide variety of missions, from advanced pilot training to close air support, air patrol, interdiction missions, border surveillance, air escort, JTAC missions, and even armed ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations. Recently, it has also been promoted as a platform that can handle drone countermeasures missions.
Embraer also emphasizes that the Super Tucano can operate on unimproved runways, in harsh environments, and with limited infrastructure while maintaining low lifecycle costs, reduced maintenance burdens, and high availability. These characteristics continue to increase international interest in the aircraft.
KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super TucanoTRUST 2026By exhibiting at Embraer, Embraer is renewing its strategy to expand its presence in the regional market in the defense and security field. The company is looking to further strengthen its presence amid growing demand for versatile, reliable, and low-cost operating platforms.
Source: Embraer Defense & Security. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
