Name for Macchi after 1961, as a subsidiary of Aeronautica
Macchi (see Macchi entry for MB.326 program). Production
began 1960 of Aermacchi-Lockheed AL.60 light cabin monoplane, built under rights obtained from Lockheed
of USA. 1981 reorganization of Aeronautica Macchi
into a holding company, with Aermacchi SpA as a
MB.339
subsidiary
undertaking aircraft activities. First flight in August
1976 of current MB-339 jet trainer and light attack aircraft,
while in 1996 Aermacchi took over L-90TP RediGO
from Valmet of Finland (since redesignated M-290TP
RediGO). In January 1997 Aermacchi acquired SIAI Marchetti,
inheriting the S211 jet trainer and SF260 piston/turboprop
light aircraft. Partner programs include the AMX
combat aircraft with EMBRAER of Brazil and Alenia of Italy
(see AMX International), and Yak/Aem-130 jet trainer with
Yakovlev of Russia. Other work includes production of
major components and assemblies for foreign military and
commercial aircraft.
