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Alenia Aermacchi: test flight operations resumed for the M-346 aircraft

Venegono, Italy - After it was grounded by the industry

The M-346 advanced jet trainer has resumed test flight operations after it was grounded by Alenia Aermacchi following an accident of the company-owned, pre-series aircraft on 11 May 2013. The technical investigation allowed Alenia Aermacchi to successfully identify the accident's causes. The process has been shared with air force customers, and the required aircraft modifications have been approved...

fra/pec - 1154723
Rome, Italy, 08/27/2013 05:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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