Venezuala to Replace T-2D Buckeyes with AMX-T

Venezuelan Air Force Acquires 12 AMX-T From Embraer

Embraer announced today the signature of a contract with the Venezuelan Air Force (AMV – Aviación Militar Venezolana) for the supply of the new Advanced Training and Tactical Support aircraft to AMV.
    
The agreement specifies the sale of 12 AMX-T aircraft to replace their T-2D Buckeye trainers. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2005.
    
According to the AMV, Embraer’s AMX-T was selected through an international bid involving seven participants for being the multimission aircraft that presents the best performance in terms of training and tactical support. With the first exports of the AMX-T under this agreement, Embraer consol- idates its remarkable position in the international market of high tech- nology products for the competitive defense segment.
    
“The AMX Program was important for Embraer’s technological and industrial
breakthrough, enabling the Company to develop the competences which led it
to reach the position it enjoys today in the world aeronautical market. The
victory in this disputed bid confirms the superior qualities of our
product,” said Maurício Botelho, President and CEO of Embraer.
    
The AMX-T is an updated version of the AMX aircraft developed by Embraer and its Italian partners, to meet the demanding operational requirements of both Brazil and Italy Air Forces. Currently more than 150 AMX aircraft are in service in both countries’ armed services.
    
The new version is a fully computerized aircraft that incorporates the latest technological innovations to meet the needs of advanced training and fighter lead-in for military pilots. Also, the AMX-T maintains all the operational capabilities of the original, combat-proven AMX aircraft.

Source: Embraer (18th October, 2002)
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