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Aermacchi eager to sign UAE deal

Alenia Aermacchi is reorganizing the layout of its Venegono plant in Italy in preparation for the start of serial production of its M-346 lead-in fighter t

By Paolo Valpolini

November 12, 2009

Alenia Aermacchi is reorganizing the layout of its Venegono plant in Italy in preparation for the start of serial production of its M-346 lead-in fighter trainer. Its contract with the Italian government for six aircraft and simulation equipment (nine more aircraft are to follow) is technically ready and awaits signatures by all the ministries involved.

Meanwhile, the company said it is close to signing a contract with the United Arab Emirates for 48 aircraft, an event that could occur this week during the Dubai Airshow.

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