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,…
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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…
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…
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…