Italian Air Force T-346A Master

The first M-346 aircraft produced for the Italian Air Force (ITAF) had a successful first flight this past week (31 March 2011). The ITAF has designated the plane as the T-346A.

“The first flight of the T-346A, soon to enter service with our country’s Air Force, is an important milestone for the M-346 program, a milestone reached through the dedication of the entire work force of the Venegono plant,” said Mr. Giuseppe Giordo, CEO of Alenia Aeronautica and Responsible of the Aeronautics Sector of Finmeccanica Group.