SEOUL - Singapore's government has selected Italy's Alenia Aermacchi, maker of the M-346 aircraft, as the preferred bidder in its trainer jet contest, industry sources here said July 1.The T-50 and M-346 are considered to be among the best advanced trainer jets on the global market. Although they have been purchased by their respective home customers, the air forces of Italy and South Korea, the UAE contest was their first duel in an international market, with the M-346 appearing to claim victory.
The difference between the UAE and Singapore evaluations is that Singapore will contract for a total training system, including simulators and classroom trainers. Full Story
