Washington, D.C. – 5 October, 2009 — Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and
part of the Finmeccanica Group has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to
provide logistic support and maintenance in Afghanistan for the C-27/G.222 aircraft currently being
delivered for the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC). The $7 million contract provides for
additional logistic support and maintenance for the program. The logistical support in Afghanistan is
being conducted by Alenia’s partner L-3 Vertex Aerospace.

The first refurbished and modernized C-27/G.222 aircraft was delivered to the USAF on September
25. Deliveries will continue through 2011. The first training class for U.S. Air Force Instructors is
anticipated to begin shortly.

About the C-27/G.222 ANAAC Program In 2008, Finmeccanica’s subsidiary Alenia North America was awarded a contract by the United States Air Force to supply 18 refurbished C-27/G.222 aircraft for the ANAAC. The 18 refurbished aircraft will be used by the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. They will be
transferred by the Combined Air Power Transition Force in Kabul to the reconstructed ANAAC. The
C-27/G.222 will serve as the back bone of the ANAAC and aid significantly in expanding the
capability of the ANAAC to provide humanitarian aid and security to the Afghan population throughout
the country.

Alenia North America, as prime contractor, is responsible for program management. Logistical
support in Afghanistan will be carried out by L-3 Vertex Aerospace. The aircraft are being refurbished
and modernized by Alenia Aeronautica in its Capodichino facility near Naples, Italy.

Source: Alenia North America