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…
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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…
Wizz Air unveils first Airbus A321XLR route, plans afoot for eight-hour flights
The ultra-low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air has unveiled details about the carrier’s first Airbus A321XLR route at a…
Italian authorities to examine easyJet turbulence incident that injured two crew
Italy’s civil aviation authority has launched an investigation into a turbulence incident that severely injured two easyJet flight…
Air China celebrates inaugural A350 flight from Chengdu to Milan
Air China celebrated its inaugural flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Flight…
Italian Eurofighter Typhoon crashes in Australia during Exercise Pitch Black
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon crashed on July 24, 2024, in unknown circumstances during Exercise Pitch Black…
Italy’s Ministry of Defense seeks approval for 24 new Eurofighter Typhoons order
The Italian Ministry of Defense has initiated the process for acquiring 24 new Eurofighter Typhoons. The ministry’s request,…