Leonardo’s latest generation aircraft respond to the demands of today’s complex operating scenarios, from defence and surveillance to training, tactical transport and humanitarian assistance. High-performance platforms, the result of know-how and experience gained in over a century of history, participating in the most important international cooperation programmes.
Leonardo has been reached by the sad news reporting that today an M-346 “Bielik” aircraft of Polish Air Force crashed in Poland, in the area of Gdynia-Babie Doly Airport (QYD/EPOK). The Polish Military Authorities confirmed the loss of the pilot. Leonardo expresses its most heartfelt condolences to the Family of the pilot and to the Polish Air Force.
Leonardo stands ready to provide any necessary support to the relevant authorities, should an assistance be requested in the ongoing investigation activities.
The International Flight Training School (#IFTS), located at the Italian Air Force base in #Decimomannu (Cagliari, Italy), is the result of a strategic partnership between Leonardo and the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare), aimed at the establishment of an advanced flight training centre for military pilots from the world's air forces. Within it, an international team of instructor pilots and technical personnel operates, training students on phase 4 "Lead-In to Fighter Training - LIFT", the most advanced part of the #training syllabus, preparing the way for subsequent deployment on fighter #aircraft.
During a visit to the campus, content creators Tudor Laurini, aka Klaus, and Salvatore Cinquegrana, aka Surry, had the opportunity to experience the principal technologies that make the IFTS's activities possible. Guided step-by-step by instructors and specialised personnel, they tested first-hand the different types of simulators. In Decimomannu, indeed, ground and in-flight training are closely combined: the real and the virtual come together in a unique simulation environment with a shared training scenario. It is a tactical type of training that involves trainees on the ground and pilots in the air on board the #M346s, with the supervision of an instructor who defines the degree of complexity by integrating disruptive elements.
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Last week we had the great opportunity to participate to the C-27J Spartan Users Group in the amazing Rakovski National Defence College in Sofia.
A special thank to Bulgarian Air Force for hosting this special event, that allowed useful discussions on plans, challenges and opportunities among C-27J Customers, Partners and Suppliers.
Looking forward to the 2025 SUG!
Mauro Rostagno, Head of Avionic Systems for #LeonardoAircraft, shares with us his inspiring 20-year professional path, contributing to numerous research and technological innovation projects on all of #Leonardo's aircraft programmes.
✈️ An Engineering unit, composed of 340 engineers and internal specialists, under his responsibility, works on all the phases that precede and follow the implementation of avionic systems and the related ground support systems in all Leonardo fixed-wing aircraft programmes. “The evolution of such complex systems is a challenge and the only way to rise to it today is through innovation and digitalisation applied to both the avionic systems and the development process,” Mauro explains. “For example, we cannot afford to discover the existence of significant issues when the project is at an advanced stage of development. Instead, through a digital copy of the system (known as a digital twin), we can verify the project’s validity by identifying any problems in time and providing the necessary solutions.”
🗣 When asked what the prospects are for a recent #STEM graduate, Mauro has no doubts, “Compared to when I joined the company, prospects are certainly greater today, in terms of training and professional growth. To grow, however, it is important to be driven by curiosity and passion.”
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Eurofighter welcomes Germany’s announcement to expand Typhoon Fleet! 🚀
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced the purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets, reinforcing Germany’s commitment to NATO and bolstering European defence capabilities.
“Today’s announcement from the German government is great news for the Eurofighter programme and our industry partners. It underlines Germany’s long-term commitment to the Eurofighter,” said Giancarlo Mezzanatto, Eurofighter CEO.
This decision supports the supply chain managed by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo employing over 100,000 skilled professionals across Europe.
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Just a year after announcing our new collection of high-end cabin configurations – ATR HighLine, we’re thrilled to unveil our advanced design of new All-Business Class configuration, offering exceptional personal space and privacy with new tailor-made seats "ETEREA" .
Key features include:
✨ Spacious individual business seats
✨ Direct window view and aisle access
✨ Ample legroom and recline
✨ Personal side console for stowage and as a table
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2024 MCAA Symposium & Readiness Summit │ Born to Forge the Next Generation of Naval Aviators. Textron Aviation Defense — in collaboration with Leonardo Aircraft — looks forward to welcoming you to booth #407 to talk about the M-346N Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS).
#UJTS#M346N#LowRisk#NoDrama
The Piemonte site, the heart of the #F35 programme's European production activity, was chosen by the US government and Lockheed Martin as the aircraft’s only Final Assembly and Check-Out (FACO) line in Europe, the second wing assembly line (the only one outside the U.S.) and the Euro-Mediterranean regional heavy airframe Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul & Upgrade (MRO&U) centre.
Following the visit of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, last December, at Leonardo’s Cameri site, Ceska Televize broadcasted a reportage, by journalist Jan Šmíd, describing the technologies and activities of the site, where the final assembly of the Czech F35 aircraft could be carried out.
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