The former Savoia-Marchetti company (see Societa Idrovolanti
Alta Italia), the history of which it shares. Since
1946 engaged in overhaul and repair work and developed
new aircraft. Types have included SA.202 Bravo trainer
produced jointly with FFA in Switzerland; S.205 four-seater
and S.208
S.205, S.208
development. First flew SF.250 aerobatic
trainer in July 1964; became highly successful
SF.260 production aircraft for civil and military use (initials in SF.260 denoted design by Stelio Frati). In 1968
company formed a Vertical Flight Division, but increasing
helicopter work became associated with Agusta and Eli—
cotteri Meridionale. SM.1019 light multipurpose high-wing
monoplane followed 1969, SF.600 Canguro transport 1979
(recently taken over by VulcanAir), and S211 jet trainer
and light attack aircraft 1981. Company taken over by Aermacchi
January 1997.
