Italian Air Force begins to replace MB-339 training aircraft with new M-345
The Italian Air Force received Leonardo’s first two M-345 training jets last week, the manufacturer announced recently. The aircraft are part of an order for …
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‘Mini-Hercules’, C-27J next generation airlifter is revealed
Leonardo revealed on Wednesday the ‘next generation’ of the C-27J turboprop, which received improvements such as new avionics and communication and navigation systems. The Spartan …
Leonardo plans to sell the M-346FA fighter to Brazil
Leonardo turned its eyes to the countries of Latin America in order to seek new customers for its defense products. One of the potential buyers …
Tokyo evaluates using the AW609 tiltrotor to connect Japanese archipelago
Leonardo, manufacturer of the AW609, the world’s first civilian tiltrotor, announced on Wednesday that the Tokyo metropolitan government is considering ordering the aircraft to fly …
World’s first civil tilt-rotor to debut in 2020
Italian aerospace company Leornardo celebrated last week’s maiden flight of the 4th prototype of the AW609, the world’s first civil tilt-rotor aircraft. The aircraft features …
AMX fighter completes 30 years of service in Italy
One of the few light aircraft today designed this way from the start, the Italian-Brazilian AMX fighter is completing 30 years of service in the …
Italy joins UK Tempest fighter development program
The United Kingdom has secured an important ally in its 6th gen fighter development program, called Tempest. Italy has signed an agreement to partner in …
Argentina negotiates purchase of 10 light fighter FA-50 from South Korea
Argentina would be close to filling a gap in its air defense since late 2015 when it retired its Dassault Mirage. President Mauricio Macri would …
World’s first civil tilt-rotor, AW609 has started production
One of the most controversial aircraft projects in the world is coming close to becoming a reality. Leonardo, manufacturer of the AW609 model, confirmed this …
Leonardo may become COMAC’s partner in widebody CR929
The ambitious program of the widebody CR929 jet can count on an important European aid. The Italian group Leonardo was invited by COMAC to participate …
UK reveals plans for its 6th generation fighter
The UK was responsible for creating some of the most famous fighters in history such as the Spitfire, Hunter, Hurricane and Tempest, but since the …
Tiltrotor AW609 returns to fly with third prototype
One of the longest aviation projects currently, the tiltrotor aircraft AW609 has returned to fly in tests this month. Leonardo, an Italian manufacturer that took …
Raytheon withdraws from USAF T-X competition
One of the most important demands of the United States Air Force, the T-X program, which plans to replace the old T-38 Talon jet with …
