Daniele Cucchi

Daniele Cucchi is the Aviation Support Programme Manager at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. He spent almost 40 years in the Italian Air Force, attending the Air Force Academy and graduating with a Master degree in Aeronautical Engineering. During his career, he covered various roles dealing with fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft and military jet engines, including international assignments. Before joining NATO, he was responsible for the introduction into service of the NH90 and CH-47F helicopters for Italian Army and Italian Navy and of the new M346 jet trainer as the Director of the Regional Technical Office of Milan of the Italian Air Armaments and Airworthiness Directorate. Daniele Cucchi left active duty five years ago with the rank of retired Brigadier General.