Sky Alps acquires four Dash 8-Q400 aircraft previously flown by Air Berlin
Italian airline Sky Alps has acquired four Dash 8-Q400 aircraft that were previously flown by the now defunct…
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Italy wants to cap prices on domestic flights to its islands
The Italian government is set to consider a law that would impose limits on domestic flights to the…
All routes lead to Rome: a list of major airlines that fly direct to FCO
With an average of 10 million visitors per year, Rome is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most-visited cities, and…
Piaggio Aerospace confirms that 18 potential buyers have come forward
According to government-appointed extraordinary commissioners in Italy, 18 expressions of interest (EOIs) have been put forward for the…
Ryanair wins legal challenge against Italian state aid to airlines during COVID
Ryanair has won its legal challenge against Italian state aid given to airlines during the COVID pandemic. On May…
Mount Etna eruption causes flight disruption at Sicily’s busiest airport
Numerous flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Sicily were canceled or delayed due to heavy volcanic ash clouds…
Flexjet key beneficiary of new state-of-the-art hangar at private jet airport
A new, state-of-the-art hangar has opened at Milan Linate Prime airport in Italy with private jet operator, Flexjet…
Lufthansa will take over ITA Airways by the mid-2020s
Despite passing the deadline previously set on April 24, 2023, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and the Italian Government have…
Italian government seeks to conclude ITA Airways/Lufthansa deal by mid-April
The Italian government is looking to finalize an agreement with ITA Airways and Lufthansa by mid-April, finally privatizing…
ITA Airways announces almost $600M net loss in 2022
Italian state-owner carrier, ITA Airways, has announced a net loss of $598 million in 2022 despite revenues of…
Alitalia state aid probe: Italy must recover €400m plus interest, EC says
The European Commission (EC) deemed that the Italian state’s €400 million ($431.1 million) loan to Alitalia in 2019…
Bomb scare on Ryanair flight forces 190 passengers to evacuate
A Ryanair flight with 190 passengers was evacuated after a bomb scare onboard the aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX…
Two Italian Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision: video
The Italian Air Force has confirmed that two of its pilots have been killed in a mid-air collision…
Ukrainian soldiers start training on the SAMP/T air defense system
While France and Italy scramble to assemble a complete Aster 30 SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note]…
Italy, France finalize MAMBA air defense system delivery to Ukraine
Italy and France are finalizing the delivery of the SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note] anti-air system…
Italian Typhoon fighter crashes while returning to base in Sicily, one pilot killed
A Eurofighter Typhoon fighter belonging to the Italian Air Force crashed in Sicily. The body of the pilot…
Japan, UK, Italy to agree on next-generation F-X fighter development
The authorities of Japan will soon reach an agreement with the United Kingdom and Italy on the development…
Italy’s ITA Airways to boost fleet with 39 new aircraft in 2023
ITA Airways, the successor of Italy’s now-defunct flag carrier Alitalia, will introduce dozens of new planes into passenger service…