Italy Begins Phasing Out Atlantic Patrol Aircraft

LONDON—The Italian Air Force has begun phasing out its elderly Breguet Atlantic I maritime patrol aircraft. The Atlantic I will formally end its 45-year career in October in favor of the Leonardo P-72, a maritime patrol version of the ATR-72-600 turboprop-powered regional airliner, a move that fills...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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