Florida Gov. Scott commends teamwork that resulted in Embraer contract $355 million aircraft manufacturing deal set to boost Jacksonville economy

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin December 31, 2011

On the heels of a $355 million aircraft manufacturing contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force to Jacksonville-based Embraer and partner companies, Governor Rick Scott commended the team effort by Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, Senator Bill Nelson, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and other Florida officials, including members of the Florida Congressional Delegation, who all played key roles in landing the contract for Florida.

Mayor Brown Announces Embraer Airplane Contract

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin December 30, 2011

Two months ago, Mayor Alvin Brown joined Governor Rick Scott on an economic development trip to Brazil, met with top executives from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, and urged them to make Jacksonville a hub for their assembly of the Super Tucano light attack aircraft.

A-29 Super Tucano Wins Air Force Bid for Light Air Support Mission

Press Releases, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin December 30, 2011

SPARKS, NV, DECEMBER 30, 2011 – Eren Ozmen, President, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), and Luiz Carlos Aguiar, CEO, Embraer Defense and Security (Embraer), today announced that the U.S. Air Force has selected SNC, partnered with Embraer, to supply Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft to be used as part of the U.S. government’s partner building efforts…

Embraer Ranks in Top 100 “Best Companies to Work for” in Florida

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin July 15, 2011

Embraer in Florida has been recently recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for” by Florida Trend Magazine, ranking 28th in the Large Company Category. Read the whole story here. ###

Mauritania Follows Indonesia’s Recognition of A-29’s Performance

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin July 14, 2011

According to the same source, the drill is a “prelude to the acquisition by the Mauritanian air force of Brazilian Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano aircraft, which are the best-performing model in this category”. Full story no longer available. ###

[Indonesian] Air Force to Get New Aircraft Next Year

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin July 2, 2011

By Dicky Christanto, The Jakarta Post July 2, 2011 Indonesian Air Force spokesman First Marshal Bambang Samoedro says the force will receive the first four Super Tocano aircraft in March next year as part of the realization of early plans to purchase a squadron of 16 Super Tocano warplanes. Full story no longer available. ###

Fla. Rep. Jimmy Patronis responds to Article’s claims

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin June 1, 2011

June 1, 2011 Read the whole letter to the American Legislative Exchange Council here. ###

Rep. Allen West Sends Letter To Air Force Secretary

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin May 26, 2011

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Is Hawker Beechcraft an American company?

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin May 17, 2011

By Stephen Trimble May 17, 2011 10:50 AM The AT-6 may be an “American plane”, but Hawker Beechcraft is not truly an American company. Hawker, of course, is a brand invented in the UK, which migrated across the Atlantic in the early 1980s when British Aerospace sold its business jet division to Beechcraft. That business…

“All Else is Rubbish”

In The News, USAF Light Air SupportBy Admin May 16, 2011

By Ed Timperlake May 16, 2011 There is a saying that can be recognized by all USAF, USN and USMC combat aviators that after engaging in a practice Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) engagement — whomever ever first gets to the briefing board wins. In other words, who ever first frames the debrief makes sure it favors…

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