Italy’s Leonardo sells advanced military trainer aircraft to ITPS Canada as demand for combat pilots rises
Italy's Leonardo SpA has sold up to 12 advanced M-346 jets to ITPS Canada, reflecting the rising demand for military pilots among NATO countries. The deal includes six jets with options for six more, potentially valued at over $350 million. ITPS plans to use the aircraft to train pilots from NATO countries and allies, with the first delivery expected in 2029.
- ▪Leonardo SpA sold up to 12 M-346 jets to ITPS Canada, a private pilot training company.
- ▪The deal reflects increased demand for military pilots as NATO countries boost their defense budgets.
- ▪ITPS plans to use the M-346 jets to train pilots from NATO countries, with the first delivery scheduled for 2029.
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Open this photo in gallery:M-346 jets inside the IFTS maintenance hangar at the Decimomannu Air Base, in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.Fabrizio Troccoli/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountItaly’s biggest defence contractor, Leonardo SpA, has sold as many as 12 advanced jets to ITPS Canada, a private company that trains military and civilian pilots. The deal reflects the surging demand among NATO countries for new pilots as defence budgets climb.ITPS agreed to purchase six M-346 twin-engine jets, with options for another six.
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