03.12.2003, 00:45
Zitat:Aermacchi Signed a Contract with the IAF for the Provision of 30 Primary Trainers SF-260EAQuelle: Defense-Aerospace.com
Aermacchi has recently signed a contract with the Italian Air Force for the purchasing of 30 primary trainers SF-260EA, in a new configuration to meet the requirements of the Italian Air Force.
As agreed in the contract Aermacchi will buy-back the 21 SF-260 AM presently owned by the IAF.
The first aircraft delivery is planned by the beginning of 2005.
The contract includes, together with the non-recurring development activities and efforts for the certification of the SF-260EA, also training activities and integrated logistic support provided directly at the base of the 71st Wing of the IAF, which will operate the aircraft in Latina (near Rome).(...)