Tag: M-346
M-346 Undergoing Weapons Tests
As part of the expanded weapon's capability of the M-346 Master aircraft, the Leonardo Group tested the fighter/attack trainer with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, launching Raytheon's AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missile and drop laser-guided bombs.
Leonardo Adds an M346 Variant Dedicated to Air and Ground Attack
The Italian-based international defense company Leonardo is introducing a new, Fighter Attack (FA) variant of their M-346 trainer, dedicated to attack missions. The new variant will be shown this week at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. According to the manufacturer, the new fighter attack version is an evolution of a family concept of the M-346 Master, designed to create a common baseline, able to adapt and meet different requirements of air forces. According to Leonardo, several air forces have already expressed their interest in the new variant.
T-X: Raytheon Teams with Finmeccanica, Honeywell and CAE for USAF Trainer...
Raytheon is partnering with European aircraft manufacturer Finmeccanica, CAE and Honeywell to build the T-100 Integrated Air Training System as its contender for the USAF T-X advanced new jet trainer
Paris Air Show 2013 – A Military Preview (Part I: Aircraft...
The 50th Paris Airshow presents a weeklong celebration for aviation enthusiasts. As the most important annual aerospcace business event, it attracts thousands of companies...
Second M346 Down
An Italian built M-346 jet trainer crashed yesterday on a flight over Italy. The aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aermacchi said the single pilot that flew...
Israel to buy 30 M346 jet trainers from Italy for $1B
Israels Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has reached a preliminary agreement with Italy for the procurement of 30 M346 military training jets, built by the...
Jet Trainers Set to Prosper in Asian Markets
Alenia Aermacchi is back at the Singapore Airshow 2012 with the first two T-346 jet trainers built for the Italian Air Force. These jets...
European Defense Update – November 1, 2011
Spanish Army to Field Israeli 81mm Cardom Mortars | Finland Considers Buying JASSM, Stingers | Finland Renew Request to Equip Its Hornets with JASSM | Poland Ditches Trainer Tender
New JV Set Up To Offer Advanced Trainers for the Israel...
Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are launching a joint venture aimed at acquiring, operating and maintaining advanced training aircraft for the israel Air Force. The companies are considering the financial requirements for this substantial undertaking; considering the substantial value of the program, raising capital in a public offering could be considered.
Alenia Aermacchi rolls-out of first two T-346A trainers for the Italian...
The first two M-346 advanced trainers rolled out today from the Alenia Aermacchi assembly line at the company's factory at Venegono Superiore near Varese,...
New Opportunities Mature for Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Advanced Trainer
One of the most modern Advanced/Lead-In Fighter Trainer in production today, the M-346 from Alenia Aermacchi is gathering momentum to become the leading trainer...
Boeing, Alenia Jointly Pursue International Training Business
Boeing and Alenia Aermacchi announced they will cooperate in the marketing of Alenia's trainer aircraft, jointly pursuing marketing opportunities woldwide. The strategic alliance is...