Alenia Aermacchi Eyes Sales Prospects in Chile
An MoU is signed for “collaboration” on the M-345 basic jet trainer and C-27J airlifter
Officials from Alenia Aerospace and ENAER signed an MoU which could lead to Chilean acquisition of the M-345 HET and the C-27J. (photo: Chilean Ministry of Defense)
Officials from Alenia Aerospace and ENAER signed an MoU which could lead to Chilean acquisition of the M-345 HET and the C-27J. (photo: Chilean Ministry of Defense)

Alenia Aermacchi is making a second attempt to sell jet trainers to Chile, as well as airlifters. The Italian company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the national aerospace company ENAER to “collaborate” on the M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) and the C-27J. The two companies signed an MoU in 2008 concerning the M-311 (the predecessor of the M-345), as well as the M-346 advanced jet trainer, but no firm contracts resulted.