Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase
On July 28, 2026, Pan-European regional low-cost carrier Volotea announced that it will open a new base at…
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Bombardier delivers 200th Challenger 3500 to billionaire son of Enzo Ferrari
Bombardier has delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 executive jet to Piero Ferrari, the son of Italian icon Enzo…
Romanian F-16 shoot down drone in country’s airspace, Italian Eurofighters join
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has confirmed that a Romanian Air Force F-16 shot down a drone…
Edgewing wins $6.1B contract to advance UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter program
Edgewing has secured a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) contract to advance development of the Global Combat Air Program…
Canada opens negotiations to buy Leonardo M-346 jet trainers
Canada has opened negotiations to acquire Leonardo’s M-346 Master advanced jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force,…
Leonardo orders jump 31% as fighters, AW149 lift Q1 2026 results
Italian aerospace and defense group Leonardo has reported a 31% year-over-year jump in first-quarter 2026 new orders to €9 billion (about $10.6 billion),…
Bringing Italian flair to the Lufthansa Group: an interview with ITA Airways CEO
Italy had been trying to fix its national airline for as long as anyone can remember. The answer,…
Lufthansa formalizes acquisition of majority stake in ITA Airways
Lufthansa Group confirmed on May 12, 2026, it is moving ahead with the acquisition of a majority stake…
Italy suspends defense pact with Israel, halting military training and arms ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, 2026, that Rome will suspend the automatic renewal of…
Italy warns of jet fuel shortages at four airports, others may follow suit
Several European airports may soon face a shortage of fuel, jet fuel distributors have warned. Air bp Italia,…
ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance
Italian airline ITA Airways has marked its official accession to Star Alliance, which will become effective on April…
ITA Airways to join Lufthansa Group’s frequent flyer program Miles & More
ITA Airways will join Lufthansa Group’s frequent flyer program Miles & More from next month, opening the loyalty…
Drone strike destroys Italian MQ-9 at Kuwait base, no injuries reported
A drone strike hit Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait on March 15, 2026, destroying a remotely piloted Italian aircraft sheltered…
Italy to send air defense aid for Gulf countries, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Rome intends to provide air defense assistance to Gulf states facing Iranian strikes, aligning…
Italian prosecutors probe €17M disappearance of Tornado, C-130 aircraft parts
Italian prosecutors are investigating the reported disappearance of nearly 2,500 components for Tornado and AMX fighter-bombers, as well as C-130…
Italian Army receives first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems
Italy’s Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems. The…
Ryanair hit with €256 million fine by the Italian competition authority
The Italian competition authority (AGCM) has imposed a €255.7 million fine on Ryanair, on the grounds of what…
Leonardo to deliver Italy’s first long-range ballistic missile defense radars
Leonardo, Italy’s state-controlled aerospace and defense group, has been selected to develop and deliver the first four next-generation…