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First M-345 production aircraft performs its maiden flight
The Italian Air Force, the launch customer, has a requirement for up to 45 airplanes
![M-345 aircraft performed its maiden flight at Venegono Superiore airport on December 21, 2018](https://avionews.it/resources/big/09870778ba08169f119207edc046a1cc.jpg.webp)
The first M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) production basic/advanced trainer aircraft successfully performed its maiden flight at Venegono Superiore airport (Varese, Italy) today with pilots Quirino Bucci and Giacomo Iannelli onboard.The Italian Air Force, the launch customer, has a requirement for up to 45 planes (designated the T-345A by ITAF) to progressively replace 137 MB-339s, which first...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency