Leonardo M-346 is Frecce Tricolors’s new aircraft

#aviation #aircraft #italy By Arnold Pinto The Italian Air Force officially unveiled the M-346 jet trainer as the future aircraft for the Frecce Tricolori (Italy’s national aerobatic team) during a ceremony on September 12, 2024, in Istrana, Treviso. The event showcased the M-346 adorned with the team’s iconic livery. The M-346, produced by Leonardo, is acclaimed as the world’s most advanced trainer jet. This transonic twin-engine, tandem-seat aircraft is set to usher the Frecce Tricolori into a new era of aerobatic excellence. Its advanced features include fully digital flight controls, a fly-by-wire system with quadruple redundancy, and a sophisticated human-machine interface. The M-346 offers exceptional performance and manoeuvrability, making it an ideal choice for the aerobatic team. With 126 units sold globally and over 125,000 flight hours logged, this state-of-the-art aircraft has proven its mettle.