News archive: Leonardo | Airframer

3 August

ReleaseThe NH90 successfully completes its first flight in Software Release 3 (SWR3) configuration

24 June

Kizilelma autonomously rejoined the M-346 before the crewed aircraft assumed control.

Leonardo and Baykar bring K-SWARM combat teaming concept to the air

Live trials in Turkey have demonstrated autonomous formation flying and advanced collaboration between crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft.

20 April

ReleaseHoneywell announces plans to expand aircraft engine manufacturing In Arizona to support new U.S. Navy jet trainer

8 April

ReleaseRed 6 and Leonardo redefine live air combat training with M-346 ATARS integration

29 January

Four suppliers will be selected in March 2026 to develop prototypes for fielding by 2030.

British Army selects contenders for autonomous helicopter ‘wingmen’

Project NYX has advanced into its development stage with BAE, Leonardo and others invited to design AI-powered support drones for Apaches.

30 October

The Beechcraft M-346N is already proven in training pilots for fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft.

Textron will build M-346N in Wichita if selected by the Navy

If it secures the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System contract, Textron Aviation Defense plans to invest $38 million in assembling the Beechcraft M-346N in Wichita.

28 July

ReleaseBeechcraft M-346N unveiled as ready-now solution for U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System

26 July

ReleaseResearch, innovation and development: CIRA and Leonardo renew collaboration agreement at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

22 July

ReleaseLeonardo launches M-346 capability enhancement programme leveraging system’s inherent growth to meet modern training and operational requirements

30 November

ReleaseGerman Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight

28 February

ReleaseSuperJet International: new shareholder from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

14 December

Conceptual images of the next-generation fighter.

UK, Italy and Japan combine for future fighter development

The programme will build on progress already made by BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK, Rolls-Royce and the UK Ministry of Defence as Team Tempest, as well as MHI's proposed future fighter aircraft (F-X).

15 April

ReleaseAbout Manta Aircraft

24 February

ReleaseLeonardo to compete for U.S. Air Force Advanced Pilot Training System program through its U.S. company Leonardo DRS

25 January

ReleaseRaytheon/Leonardo team withdraws from T-X competition

13 January

ReleaseLeonardo: Agreement with the Italian Ministry of Defence for the new M-345 trainer aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter

13 November

ReleaseThe nEUROn makes its maiden flight

21 September

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseThe NH90 successfully completes its first flight in Software Release 3 (SWR3) configuration

Leonardo and Baykar bring K-SWARM combat teaming concept to the air

ReleaseHoneywell announces plans to expand aircraft engine manufacturing In Arizona to support new U.S. Navy jet trainer

ReleaseRed 6 and Leonardo redefine live air combat training with M-346 ATARS integration

British Army selects contenders for autonomous helicopter ‘wingmen’

Textron will build M-346N in Wichita if selected by the Navy

ReleaseBeechcraft M-346N unveiled as ready-now solution for U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System

ReleaseResearch, innovation and development: CIRA and Leonardo renew collaboration agreement at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

ReleaseLeonardo launches M-346 capability enhancement programme leveraging system’s inherent growth to meet modern training and operational requirements

ReleaseGerman Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight

ReleaseSuperJet International: new shareholder from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

UK, Italy and Japan combine for future fighter development

ReleaseAbout Manta Aircraft

ReleaseAirbus and OCCAR sign Eurodrone contract

Leonardo and Solvay combine efforts in thermoplastic research

Leonardo shares continuous improvement goals with suppliers

ReleaseM-345: Leonardo's new jet trainer certified and ready for the global market

ReleaseFirst M-345 production aircraft performs its maiden flight

ReleaseLeonardo launches LEAP2020 programme to optimise its supply chain

ReleaseLeonardo to compete for U.S. Air Force Advanced Pilot Training System program through its U.S. company Leonardo DRS

ReleaseRaytheon/Leonardo team withdraws from T-X competition

ReleaseLeonardo: Agreement with the Italian Ministry of Defence for the new M-345 trainer aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter

ReleaseLiebherr-Aerospace to supply FCS test rig to Alenia Aermacchi

ReleaseFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi selects Williams International FJ44-4M to power M-345 HET

ReleaseAero delivers first set of Airbus A321 fuselage panels

ReleaseFully configured MC-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft completes first flight

ReleaseATK awarded composite components contract for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 lightning certification activities completed

ReleaseDucommun receives first contract for Airbus A321

ReleaseAir refueling: electrostatic discharge test on the M-346

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi: new version of SF-260 with glass cockpit completes first flight

ReleaseAero Vodochody will produce Airbus A321 fuselage

ReleaseThe nEUROn makes its maiden flight

ReleaseDenel and Alenia Aermacchi sign agreement on future collaboration

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi confirms its commitment for a future greener air transport

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to supply inertial navigation system for Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi tests "night" configuration Helmet Mounted Display on T-346A

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 Master advanced trainer adopts HMD

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman selected to supply navigation system for M-346 advanced trainer aircraft

ReleaseHoneywell ITEC to deliver F124 engine for Alenia Aermacchi Advanced Jet Trainer

ReleaseBoeing and Finmeccanica to pursue international trainer aircraft market