MB-339A chosen for the United Arab Emirates National Aerobatic Team

27 Jul 2010

Alenia Aermacchi has finalised with the United Arab Emirates 2 contracts to provide the UAE Air Force with 10 MB-339A aircraft in aerobatic configuration. The two contracts cover the upgrading and supply of MB-339A to the National Aerobatic Team (NAT) configuration. The agreement covered initially the conversion of 6 aircraft, already in the UAE inventory, followed by the acquisition of 4 additional MB-339. The update consists mainly of removing the tip tanks, modifying the fuel system and installing smoke generators capable of releasing smoke trails in the white, red, green and black colours of the UAE flag. Alenia Aermacchi is presently completing, in its Venegono factory, the work on the final 4 aircraft. This includes the application of a black and gold livery, specifically designed for the United Arab Emirates Display Team. The MB-339 is a 2-seat, aerobatic, single-engine, turbojet aircraft suitable for advanced and lead-in fighter training. It is in service with the Italian Air Force and many other air forces worldwide.

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