ATR-72 for Italian AF/Navy

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ATR-72 for Italian AF/Navy

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A contract of 4 ATR-72 in the Maritime Patrol version has been signed by the Italian Government and Finmeccanica.
The airplanes deliveries will start in 2012 and they will be operated by a mixed Air Force/Navy crew.
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Re: ATR-72 for Italian AF/Navy

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interesting, is it possible these will eventually replace the Breguet Atlantics :?
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Re: ATR-72 for Italian AF/Navy

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It is not clear... but looking at the age of the Atlantic, it could be! :wink:
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