Mozambique MiG-21s and L-39 upgraded in Romania

The Mozambique Air Force will shortly receive back into service all eight MiG-21 and one Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainer that have been undergoing refurbishment work in Romania.
Romanian aerospace company Aerostar recently completed the restoration project on six single-seat and two twin-seat MiG-21s, as well as on the twin-seat L-39ZO.
The programme lasted 12 months, with each aircraft taking approximately 120 days to go through the process to zero-time the airframes and fit some new equipment. According to Aerostar, as well as having their airframes refurbished, the MiGs were fitted with a GPS navigation system and a digital in-flight data recorder.
Six MiG-21s are now back in Mozambique with the final two aircraft being shipped from Romania imminently. Aerostar did not disclose when the L-39 might be returned. As well as overhauling the aircraft, the company is also providing air and ground training.
The FAM reportedly received 48 MiG-21bis fighters in 1982, but none have flown for more than a decade.
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Brazil gifts Tucano training aircraft to Mozambique

Brazil’s President has sanctioned a gift of three Tucano Embraer EMB-312 aircrafts to Mozambique. Mozambique may also acquire three Super Tucano EMB-314 fighter jets and naval manoeuvres simulator from Brazil, on mid or long term finance.
The need to protect and defend natural resources in Mozambique is very big. Brazil and Mozambique’s economic interests are mainly focused on mining resources, through Brazilian company vale, and agriculture, through the ProSavana project, which also involves Japan.
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