The first prototype of the Aermacchi M-345HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy) on December 29.
The 30 minute flight was flown by Leonardo test pilots Quirino Bucci and Giacomo Iannelli.
According to test pilots, the aircraft handled well and particularly the engine was very
↧