Aermacchi has signed a contract with the Italian air force for the purchase of 30 SF260EA primary trainers under which it will take back 21 older SF260AMs. Delivery of the first new aircraft is set for the beginning of 2005. The contract includes training and integrated logistics support provided directly to the air force's 71st Wing at Latina, where the aircraft will be based. The contract brings the number of SF260s sold by Aermacchi worldwide to 880.
Source: Flight International