This company
was founded on 12 August 1915 as the Societa Idrovloanti Alta
Italia (SIAI). The name is now lost as part of the Agusta
Westland helicopter consortium.
History
1915: SIAI is formed to build FBA
flying-boats under license.
1922: Alessandro Marchetti joins the
company which changes its name to Savoia-Marchetti.
1943: After Italy becomes a co-belligerent,
Savoia-Marchetti maintains its aircraft used by the Allies.
Re-organizes itself as SIAI-Marchetti.
1951: Company goes bankrupt
1953: Company withdraws from liquidation
and is successful focusing on light aircraft.
1977: SIAI Marchetti begins work with
Agusta on helicopter work
1983: Becomes a subsidiary of Agusta.
1997:
SIAI Marchetti is taken over by Aermacchi.
