Frecce Tricolori Turn on the HET

摘要

Italy will become the launch customer for the Alenia Aermacchi M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer). The aircraft will be delivered to the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) and replace Aermacchi MB339s in service. Mario Mauro, the Italian defence minister, announced the decision to order the new trainer on September 24, while he was attending an event at Udine-Rivolto marking the end of the display season for the Frecce Tricolori at their home base. The MB339PANs and A/PANs of 313° Gruppo, 2° Stormo, responsible for the Frecce Tricolori, will be replaced by M-345 HETs in 2017 when the initial aircraft are delivered. All on order are due in service by 2020.