sentences:  Initial 'dry' flight tests are scheduled later in the year.Airbus is also performing flap optimisations and other modifications upon the type for extremely short takeoff and landing capabilities.The C-295's main competitor is the C-27J Spartan, manufactured initially by Alenia Aeronautica (2006-2012) and Alenia Aermacchi (2012-2016) and now by Leonardo S.p.A..