Italy lays groundwork for future aircraft carrier and maritime patrol revival
Italy has launched early studies for a next-generation aircraft carrier, described in its 2025–2027 Multi-Year Defense Planning Document…
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GCAP partners launch propulsion and avionics consortiums for next-gen fighter
At DSEI UK 2025 in London, Japan, the UK, and Italy have announced major new steps in the…
USAF to train pilots at Italy’s International Flight Training School
The International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Sardinia, will soon welcome its first group of US Air…
Series of Italian strikes set to impact multiple airlines during September 2025
A series of strikes planned for September 2025 in Italy are expected to impact multiple airlines, with airport…
Italian Air Force F-35As dispatched from Estonia to intercept Russian aircraft
Italian Air Force F-35A fighter jets were dispatched to intercept Russian aircraft in its first Baltic Air Policing…
Baykar pledges to revitalize Piaggio Aerospace as takeover finalized in Italy
Turkish aerospace developer Baykar Technologies has pledged to revitalize Piaggio Aerospace during a signing ceremony confirming its takeover…
Baykar, Leonardo launch UAV venture LBA Systems to address European defense gaps
On the first day of the Paris Air Show 2025, Italian aerospace group Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer…
Red Arrows join Frecce Tricolori in dazzling Italian flypast for King Charles
In a dazzling flypast display, the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Red Arrows and Italy’s Frecce Tricolori combined to…
Italy explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft
Italy is evaluating the procurement of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the needs of the…
Piaggio delivers first Avanti EVO with new pilot night vision assistance
Piaggio Aerospace has delivered its first P.180 Avanti EVO executive aircraft with a new pilot night vision assistance…
Italian aviation regulator grounds seven SkyAlps planes over audit findings
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has temporarily grounded seven De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 turboprops flown by…
Italy’s Ministry of Defence invests in new Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters
The Italian Ministry of Defence has invested in new Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters, confirming orders for 17, with…
Is Italy about to sign a $1.6 billion deal with Starlink? What we know so far
SpaceX is rumored to be near to closing a deal with the Italian government to provide Starlink-based communication services…
Austria selects Leonardo M-346FA jets as successor to Saab 105 fleet
Austria has decided to procure twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets to replace the retired Saab 105 training aircraft as…
Turkey’s Baykar acquires Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace
The Italian Ministry for Business has approved the sale of Piaggio Aerospace and Piaggio Aviation to the Turkish…
Virgin Galactic and ENAC to explore spaceflights from Italian spaceport
Virgin Galactic and Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) have signed an agreement to study the feasibility of launching…
Airline alliance SkyTeam announces new partnership at World Aviation Festival
The global airline alliance Sky Team has announced a new partnership with rail operator Trenitalia to offer passengers…
US approves sale of EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack aircraft to Italy
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy, authorizing the…