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Alenia Aermacchi: final assembly for the Israeli M-346 aircraft begins

Varese, Italy - It is the first of 30 advanced trainers ordered

Alenia Aermacchi’s plant in Venegono Superiore (Varese) has begun assembling Israel's first M-346 advanced jet trainer. The three major components of the first aircraft--called Lavi in Israeli Air & Space Force-- are currently being joined to form the aircraft's structure. Israeli's first M-346 will make its way down the assembly line and roll out of the factory for final checks and delivery t...

fra/pec - 1156336
Rome, Italy, 11/08/2013 10:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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