Aermacchi is an Italian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1912, originally focused on producing military and civilian aircraft. The company gained prominence in the post-World War II era by developing a range of light aircraft and training planes, including the popular Aermacchi MB-326. In the 1960s, Aermacchi expanded into the motorcycle industry, producing a series of successful bikes. The company eventually became part of Finmeccanica, now known as Leonardo S.p.A., and continues to be involved in the aerospace sector, contributing to military and civilian aviation projects.