Embraer has received the first AMX jet from the Brazilian Air Force under a modernisation programme designed to keep the fleet of 53 jets on active duty for another 20 years.

Embraer has received the first AMX jet from the Brazilian Air Force under a modernisation programme designed to keep the fleet of 53 jets on active duty for another 20 years. The upgrade will incorporate new avionics systems, weaponry and sensors--with most of the new components having been made in Brazil.

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Date:	Oct 1, 2007
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