Italy signs production contract for M-346 trainer

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/11/11/334688/italy-signs-production-contract-for-m-346-trainer.html

The Italian air force has become the first customer for Alenia Aermacchi's M-346 Master advanced/lead-in-fighter trainer, following the signature of a long-awaited deal worth €220 million ($330 million).