Government had already suspended plans to buy three jets and shifted focus back to upgrading its C-27J fleet

Ankara has held talks with Embraer in recent years while evaluating future transport aircraft needs

Brazilian manufacturer says potential military deals in the two countries could require localized production of the transport jet

Latin America still lacks an export customer for the military transport aircraft despite years of discussions

UAE deal for up to 20 aircraft could surpass Brazil’s fleet as deliveries reach 14 units worldwide

Fleet expansion adds the airlifter alongside C-17, C-130 and A330 MRTT aircraft

José Múcio did not name the potential buyers, but Embraer’s military transport aircraft is being evaluated in several markets

Demonstration at Vidsel also included cold-weather operations as Embraer expands aircraft’s operational envelope

Airlifter performs operations on ice as part of global campaign that has already tested the platform in hot, high and humid environments

Brazilian manufacturer had pursued a potential order for up to 33 aircraft and explored plans for a local assembly line in the kingdom