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Paraguay receives final A-29 Super Tucano and first Cessna SkyCourier, expanding air force fleet

The Paraguayan Air Force formally received its sixth and final Embraer A-29 Super Tucano alongside a Cessna 408 SkyCourier. The SkyCourier makes Paraguay the aircraft’s first military operator in South America, adding transport capacity for medevac and humanitarian missions during a rare period of fleet renewal.

Discovered 2026-10-07T08:28:26.093485-07:00 | 2026-10-07T08:28:26.093485-07:00

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The delivery completes Paraguay’s six-aircraft A-29 Super Tucano fleet and adds a new transport type, marking a notable renewal after decades of limited acquisitions.
As the SkyCourier’s first South American military operator, Paraguay is adding capacity for transport, medical evacuation and humanitarian operations.

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