AMX International
AMX International Ltd was a joint venture company established to develop, manufacture and market the AMX ground attack aircraft.
Industry | Aerospace |
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Founded | 1980 |
Products | Aircraft |
Owners | Alenia, Aermacchi and Embraer |
Established during the late 1970s specifically to produce the AMX, the company initially comprised Italian aircraft manufacturers Alenia and Aermacchi. During the early 1980s, the Brazilian aviation company Embraer became a member of AMX International after Brazil's government opted to become involved in the project. The company's headquarters were located in Rome. The first Italian-assembled prototype performed its maiden flight on 15 May 1984; the first Brazilian-assembled prototype made its first flight on 16 October 1985. Deliveries of production commenced during 1988; the final aircraft was assembled during 1999.