Nearly 2,500 military aircraft components worth €17 million missing; possible diversion abroad under investigation

Aircraft supplied by Leonardo would replace the A-1 (AMX) attack aircraft, produced by Embraer in partnership with the Italian manufacturer in the 1980s

In service since 1989, the attack aircraft was developed in a partnership between the former Aeritalia and Aermacchi with Embraer. Brazil is the only remaining operator

Combat aircraft will be replaced by the new Saab F-39 Gripen E/F fighters being delivered

Air Force fighter wing commander revealed that aircraft should be retired within two years

Attack jet developed by Embraer and Italian partners had 56 aircraft delivered to the Brazilian Air Force

Planes such as the C-130 Hercules, AMX, P-3 Orion, AT-26 Xavante, C-97 Brasília and T-25 Universal are offered as scrap at auction

The Air Force commander told the local press that plans are for 66 fighter jets and dismissed rumors about the purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35

Air Force celebrated delivery of first attack jet in 1989

Project MFT-LF was thought of as an affordable fighter aircraft and advanced trainer that could have been successful