Base Aérea de Canoas – Força Aérea Brasileira

The following Força Aérea Brasileira squadrons are based at Canoas and constitute Ala 3 (which reports to the Planalto Air Command (VI COMAR)):
– 2 Esquadrão /7 Grupo de Aviação
– 1 Esquadrão /14 Grupo de Aviação
– 5 Esquadrão de Transporte Aéreo

Base Aérea de Florianópolis was decommissioned as a base in 2014 and the squadron relocated to Base Aérea de Canoas.

A major upgrade programme for the F-5 started in 2005 and was completed in 2020. 37 F-5E and 2 F-5F were updated to M standard which featured improved radar, avionics and weapons systems. The new glass cockpit is compatible with night-vision goggles (NVGs) and the pilot is also provided with an Elbit/AEL Targo helmet-mounted display, allowing off-boresight target designation.

New self-protection systems include chaff/flare launchers, a new radar warning receiver, and wiring for the use of Rafael’s Sky Shield electronic warfare pod. The airframes were also enhanced to add another 15 years of service life.

5 ETA has operated Beech TC-45T from 1969 to 1975, Douglas C-47 Dakota from 1969 to 1977, Embraer EMB110 Bandeirante (C-95) from 1975, Embraer EMB120 Brasilia (C-97) from 2008, Cessna C208A Caravan (C-98) from 2010 & the upgraded C-95M from 2012.