An M-346 of the Italian Air Force captured mid-flight during a left turn, proudly displaying its Italian designation “T-346A” and the distinctive markings of the 61st Wing. (Image Credit: Italian Air Force) On July 15, 2024, the M-346 advanced jet trainer...
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 on the European Advanced Trainer market and study solutions for future military...
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 never officially confirmed, the news that the Sub Saharan African nation was...
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 ITAF, RAF, JASDF and RCAF and here’s why the Italian training system,...
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 replace the obsolete T-2 Buckeye. The first two Leonardo M-346B Master Advanced...
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 be established in Kalamata. The first Leonardo M-346 Master advanced jet trainer...
