Aircraft
A-1M Flies; Embraer Delivers Milestone Aircraft
The F-5M program (also known as F-5BR) has now delivered the first batch of 46 aircraft. Work has begun on upgrading another 11. (Photo: Embraer)
The F-5M program (also known as F-5BR) has now delivered the first batch of 46 aircraft. Work has begun on upgrading another 11. (Photo: Embraer)

In a ceremony at the Gavião Peixoto plant on June 19, Embraer marked three milestones as part of its activities to support the Brazilian air force. The most notable was the first flight of the first A-1 AMX upgraded to A-1M configuration. The A-1M is a refurbished aircraft upgraded with a number of new systems, including Mectron SCP-01 Scipio multimode radar, onboard oxygen generating system and an Elbit avionics suite that includes a new glass cockpit and the Dash helmet-mounted display. Embraer is modernizing 43 aircraft to the A-1M standard in a program scheduled for completion in 2017. Ten aircraft have already entered the upgrade process.

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