Alenia Aermacchi to train Coast Guard on C-27J aircraft

Italian aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aermacchi is to train U.S. Coast Guard personnel on flying newly acquired C-27J Spartan medium-sized transport aircraft.

The training services will be for the initial flight crews -- pilots and loadmaster -- and will consist of in-class sessions, flight simulation instruction, and in-flight training.

"Alenia Aermacchi is proud to have the opportunity to provide the United States Coast Guard with outstanding training services that will help service men and women effectively perform their missions on the C-27J," the company said.

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