The new Aermacchi M-345 trainer jet completes its first flight

The prototype of the new Aermacchi M-345HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy) on December 29. The aircraft was flown by Quirino Bucci and Giacomo Iannelli from Leonardo Aircraft Division.

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An Alenia Aermacchi M-345 pictured at Paris air show in 2013. (Photo Wikimedia Commons) Read More