The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has contracted Elbit Systems Ltd. of Haifa, Israel, to supply avionic systems for the Colombian Air Force’s Super Tucano aircraft.

The order awarded to Elbit Systems calls for the supply of a major portion of the contract’s avionic systems, scheduled to take place during 2006 and 2007. Elbit Systems executives estimate the company’s share of the project, which encompasses a logistics support package, to be worth $17 million.

“We are confident that the systems integrated in the aircraft will improve its performance and add to the safety of the pilots,” Joseph Ackerman, president and CEO of Elbit Systems, says.

Elbit Systems also supplies avionic packages, equipment, maintenance, and logistics services for the Brazilian Air Force Super Tucano aircraft, manufactured by Embraer. For more about Elbit Systems, please visit our website at www.elbitsystems.com.