Italy has inducted the M‑345 jet trainer to replace MB‑339
The new trainer jet will replace the veteran aircraft manufactured by Aermacchi since the 1970s
MB-339
Italian Air Force unveils M-346 for Frecce Tricolori
Leonardo aircraft to replace the aging MB-339s that have equipped the Italian aerobatic squadron for over 40 years
Frecce Tricolori aerobatic aircraft crashes in Italy and hits family on the ground
MB-339 jet from the aerobatics squadron had just taken off from Turin when the pilot ejected. Aircraft hits car on the ground and kills 5-year-old child
Italian Air Force begins to replace MB-339 training aircraft with new M-345
Leonardo delivered two model aircraft last week, from an order for 18 units made by Aeronautica Militare