Italy Doubles M-346 Trainer Fleet

Credit: M-346
LONDON – The Italian air force is doubling the size of its M-346 jet trainer fleet with an order for an additional nine aircraft from Finmeccanica. The €300 million ($336 million) order by the Italian defense ministry, announced March 22, will increase the air arm’s fleet of new trainers to 18...
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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