Aircraft
IAI Delivers CAEW Gulfstream 550 to Italian Air Force
First of two being acquired as offset for Israeli buy of M346s has upgraded systems, that have been jointly developed with Italy
The first of two IAI CAEW aircraft for the Italian air force on one of its final test flights prior to delivery. (photo: IAI)
The first of two IAI CAEW aircraft for the Italian air force on one of its final test flights prior to delivery. (photo: IAI)

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered a Conformal Airborne Early Warning and Control (CAEW) aircraft to the Italian air force. Based on the Gulfstream G550 business jet, it is the first of two aircraft that Italy agreed in 2012 to take as offset for the Israeli air force purchase of 30 Leonardo M-346 jet trainers. The second one will be delivered in 2017.