Leonardo C-27J Spartan AF 002 in full Zambian Air Force colours at Turin- Caselle airport, Italy, on March 15, 2018 during a test flight. The aircraft made its first flight on July 17, 2018, without Zambian Air Force titles and insignia. In September 2015 Alenia Aermacchi (now Leonardo) announced an undisclosed African air force had ordered two C-27J Spartans. In December 2017 Zambian Air Force Deputy Commander, Major General David Muma confirmed the deal. The second Zambian C-27J, AF 003, made its maiden flight on December 27, 2018. Marco Rossi.
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19th June 2025
