ERJ files A-29 purchase ahead of pending Foreign Military Sales case
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Embraer S.A. reported a purchase of an A-29 aircraft under a new sales agreement intended to support growing demand for Light Attack and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) aircraft. The filing states this sale is being executed in advance of a pending Foreign Military Sales case. The brief notice is signed by Antonio Carlos Garcia, Executive Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations. No prices, delivery dates, or counterparty details are provided, and the filing contains only the transaction statement without additional financial metrics or guidance.
Positive
- New sales agreement for an A-29 supports growing demand for Light Attack and ISR aircraft
- Sale executed in advance of a pending Foreign Military Sales case, indicating coordination with export processes
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- None.
Insights
New A-29 order signals demand for light attack/ISR platforms ahead of a pending FMS case.
The reported A-29 purchase represents a commercial step that aligns with rising market interest in light attack and ISR aircraft. Executing the sale in advance of a pending Foreign Military Sales case suggests coordination with government export processes and potential acceleration of delivery scheduling.
Key dependencies include finalization of the pending FMS case and receipt of any required export approvals; neither timeline nor financial size is disclosed. Monitor formal FMS case outcomes and any subsequent filings that provide contract value, delivery dates, or buyer identity for clearer investor impact.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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Report of Foreign Private Issuer
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For the month of September 2025
Commission File Number: 001-15102
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Embraer, SNC sign A-29 Super Tucano purchase agreement
| · | A-29 purchase marks a new sales agreement in support of growing demand for Light Attack and ISR aircraft. |
| · | This sale is being made in advance of a pending Foreign Military Sales case. |
National Harbor, Md., United States (Sept. 23, 2025) - Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, and SNC, a worldwide leader in aerospace and national security, today at the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for the sale of one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to SNC. The sale is being made in advance of a pending Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case.
SNC’s early investment in this aircraft allows the companies’ foreign partner to immediately begin pilot training upon anticipated contract award. It also reduces time to Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by as much as a year. The aircraft will be manufactured at the Embraer defense production line located in Jacksonville, Florida. Over the course of a decade, SNC and Embraer have worked to deliver nearly 50 of the multi-mission combat aircraft to air forces around the globe.
“It is with great satisfaction that we see the A-29 made in the United States continuing its successful history. The Super Tucano offers unmatched light attack and multi-mission capabilities that are both effective and affordable to meet U.S. and Allied Force’s needs. At the same time, we are confident that our relationship with SNC, which extends for more than 10 years, will continue to expand given that an increased number of FMS customers are seeing a growing need for this sort of capability,” said Frederico Lemos, Chief Commercial Officer of Embraer Defense & Security.
“SNC is well known for investing early and often in programs we believe in to expedite progress and performance on behalf of the warfighter,” said SNC Senior Vice President of Strategy and Technology Ray Fitzgerald. “By proactively pursuing this aircraft we are happy to provide faster IOC and increased training time for the pilots who will soon fly this aircraft. We’ve long known the benefits of the A-29 Super Tucano and with increasing FMS demand worldwide, we’re proud to continue offering this outstanding aircraft to the US and its allies and we look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with Embraer.”
The A-29 Super Tucano is a versatile and powerful turboprop aircraft known for its rugged and durable design, which allows it to perform operations from unimproved runways and at forward operating bases in austere environments and rugged terrain. It is the global leader in its class with more than 600,000 flight hours.
The A-29 Super Tucano fulfills a wide range of missions such as advanced pilot training, close air support (CAS), air patrol, air interdiction, JTAC training, armed intelligence Surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), border surveillance, and air escort. Because of this unmatched combination of capabilities and operational flexibility, combined with its economical life cycle cost, the Super Tucano has been selected by 22 air forces around the world. Most recently, the companies delivered three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the Combat Aviation Advisor (CAA) mission for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective multi-mission aircraft in its category, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for precise target identification, weapons systems and a comprehensive communications suite. Its capability is further enhanced by advanced human-machine interface (HMI) avionics systems integrated into a robust airframe capable of operating without infrastructure. Furthermore, the aircraft has reduced maintenance requirements and offers a high level of reliability, availability, and structural integrity with low life cycle costs.
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About Embraer Defense & Security
Embraer Defense & Security assembles the A-29 Super Tucano in Jacksonville, FL for American and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Embraer also provides spare parts, services & support for the A-29 FMS fleet.
In addition to the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer and the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium military airlifter and air-to-air refueler, Embraer Defense & Security provides a full line of integrated solutions and applications such as Command-and-Control Centers (C4I), ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), ground and space systems. With a growing presence on the global market, Embraer Defense & Security products and solutions are present in more than 60 countries.
About SNC
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Its innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for national security systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is at the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. SNC is one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and pride themselves on their ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of its mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 23, 2025
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/s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia | |||
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Antonio Carlos Garcia | |||
| Title: | Executive Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations | |||
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