Tag: Leonardo
Two T-346 taxi at Decimomannu air base before departing for a training mission. (Photo: Aeronautica Militare) The two pilots are the first of twelve that will undergo Lead In …
Close up on the payload carried on the stub wings (Reader’s submission) The new AW249 NESS (“Fenice”) combat helicopter has deployed to Palma del Río for testing in hot …
An Italian Air Force M-346 trainer prepares for a mission. (Photo: Stefano D’Urso) The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Paris Air Show 2023 to pursue opportunities …
The MC-27J demonstrator used to test the new winglets and other system integrated in the C-27J Next Generation. (Photo: Leonardo) Azerbaijan becomes 17th nation to buy the Leonardo C-27J. …
M-346FA (image credit: Alessandro Maggia via Leonardo) Nigeria officially confirms the acquisition of 24 M-346FA jets. Nigeria’s interest in the Leonardo M-346FA (Fighter Attack) is not a secret: while …
T-346B with IFTS markings takes off for a training mission. (All images: The Aviationist/Stefano D’Urso, unless otherwise stated) We have recently talked to the Chiefs of Staff of the …
The first Greek M-346s about to take off from Italy (All images: Oscar Bernardi) The first two advanced jet trainers arrived at Kalamata Air Base, where they will gradually …
Artistic rendering of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter jamming an infrared-guided missile with a DIRCM system. (Image: BAE Systems) The new defensive system will combine BAE Systems’ Common Missile Warning …
The first M-346 with Greek markings returning from a test flight. (Photo: Tiziano Capenti / @aplace2land) The aircraft will be assigned to the new international training center that will …
The prototype of the AW249 during its first flight on Mar. 19, 2023. (Reader’s submission) Another AW249 NEES has flown. This one sports the standard olive drab paint scheme …