All articles by Luca Peruzzi – Page 3
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NewsPICTURES: Italy's last F-16s returned to USA
Italy has returned its last six Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters to the USA, marking the end of an 11-year lease deal ...
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NewsPICTURES: Italian air force fields first search and rescue HH-139A
The Italian air force has fielded its first of 10 AgustaWestland HH-139A search and rescue helicopters ...
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NewsItaly committed to F-35 programme but may cut order
Rome is aiming to slash €1.45 billion from its defence procurement spending in 2012, with its plan to acquire 131 Lockheed Martin F-35s likely to be affected ...
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NewsAlenia nears decision on armed version of C-27J
Alenia Aeronautica is poised to decide on the weapons fit for a proposed armed version of its C-27J Spartan tactical transport being considered by the Italian...
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Italy picks Virgilius EW system for AW101
Elettronica has been awarded a contract to supply Virgilius self-protection equipment for the Italian air force's future AgustaWestland AW101 combat search...
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NewsDUBAI: Finmeccanica looks to expand trainer aircraft line-up
Finmeccanica is planning to expand and upgrade its military aircraft product line as it seeks a greater share of the Middle East defence market, said Alenia Aeronautica/Aermacchi CEO Giuseppe Giordo.
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NewsDUBAI: Finmeccanica eyes Oman transport/maritime requirements
Finmeccanica is at the show promoting its C-27J Spartan tactical transport as a contender for the Omani air force's requirement for eight multi-mission aircraft.
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NewsDUBAI: Alenia still confident of securing M-346 sale in UAE
The United Arab Emirates would have been the first customer for a dual-role M-346, based on the tender Alenia Aermacchi won in 2009 for a total of 48 aircraft for training, combat and aerobatic duties, but subsequent negotiations for contract award were postponed indefinitely.
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Italy flies first Predator B sortie over Libya
The Italian air force has flown its first mission over Libya with a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Predator B unmanned air vehicle, according...
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C-27J Spartan makes combat debut in Afghanistan
Alenia Aeronautica/L-3 Communications C-27J Spartans, operated by the US Air National Guard, have commenced combat operations in Afghanistan ...
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NewsItalian air force poised for Predator B milestone
The Italian air force will declare initial operational capability with its first two Predator B UAVs during July ...
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NewsSaudi pilots detail Typhoon's progress
Saudi Arabia has begun providing quick reaction alert cover with its Eurofighter Typhoons from Taif air base ...
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Austria nears acceptance of first upgraded Typhoon
Austria is set to reintroduce its first of 15 Eurofighter Typhoons to have passed through an upgrade programme ...
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NewsPICTURE: Saudi Typhoons make surprise visit to Zeltweg air show
Two Saudi Arabian Eurofighter Typhoons are making a surprise appearance at the AirPower 11 show in Zeltweg, Austria ...
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NewsPARIS: Italy receives first naval NH90 helicopter
Italy's first naval NH90 was handed over today in NH Industries' display area
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PARIS: Interview: AgustaWestland chief executive Bruno Spagnolini
Bruno Spagnolini - newly appointed chief executive of AgustaWestland - tells Flightglobal how the company is dealing with declining European markets by pursing a growing number of overseas joint ventures, and details progress on several new programmes.
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PARIS: Interview - Selex Galileo chief executive Fabrizio Giulianini
Fabrizio Giulianini is chief executive of Selex Galileo
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PARIS: Interview: Alenia chief executive Giuseppe Giordo
Giuseppe Giordo is chief executive of Alenia Aeronautica and responsible for Finmeccanica's Aeronautics division. He talks to Flightglobal about the company's presence at the show, the status of current programmes and the company's plans for the future.
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Italian air force chief details Libyan operations
Almost 100 days since the launch of coalition air operations over Libya, the Italian air force's chief of staff has for the first time detailed his service's involvement in the NATO campaign.
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LIBYA: Italian air force details strike role against Gaddafi
The Italian air force has outlined its use of air-to-ground munitions in Libya, more than 40 days after the nation's government approved offensive missions ...