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…
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Italy to replace four KC-767A tankers with six Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aircraft
The Italian procurement agency has recommended the acquisition of six Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers to renew the tanker fleet of…
New Italian carrier Aeroitalia adds three Boeing 737s to fleet from 2023
Privately-owned Italian airline Aeroitalia is expanding its fleet, leasing three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Air Lease…
Footage captures moment Boeing 747 Dreamlifter loses a wheel after take-off
Footage has emerged showing the shocking moment a Boeing 747 Dreamlifter, owned by the Boeing Company, lost one…
Volocopter eVTOL takes off for first crewed demo flight in Italy: video
Germany-based urban mobility developer Volocopter and its partners, Atlantia, UrbanV, and airport operator Aeroporti di Roma, have conducted…
Wizz Air unveils new routes for Rome and Milan, but closes Palermo base
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is continuing its expansion across Europe. The airline has decided to further strengthen…
Italy considers collaborating with Japan on sixth-generation fighter jet
Italy may join Japan’s sixth-generation fighter jet program, hinting at a deeper merger between the British-led Tempest program…
Lufthansa out after Italy selects Delta and Air France-KLM for ITA bid
Italy has selected a Certares-led consortium, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines, for talks on buying…
Italy signs deal with Lockheed Martin for 18 F-35 fighters
Italy has signed a $524 million worth contract with Lockheed for 18 F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets. …
Will bidders lose patience with Italy asking for revised bids for ITA Airways?
Italy has asked investors interested in ITA Airways to come up with better bids for the Italian airline,…
Boeing and Italian Air Force extend agreement for KC-767A tanker support
Boeing announced that it is extending its agreement with the Italian Air Force (ItAF) to provide full Performance…
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude to take over at aircraft maker ATR, its first female CEO
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has named Nathalie Tarnaud Laude as its new chief executive from September 2022, its…
EVA Air announces Europe expansion with Munich and Milan flights
EVA Air, the Taipei-based carrier, will launch non-stop flights to Milan in Italy and Munich in Germany later…
ITA pilot fired for allegedly falling asleep during transatlantic flight
A pilot of the Italian air carrier ITA Airways has been fired after reportedly falling asleep at the…
Lufthansa eyes 20% stake in ITA, partner MSC is bidding for a 60% stake – report
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) aims to acquire a 20% stake in ITA Airways, the successor to…
ITA Airways takes delivery of its first A350, ready for summer long-haul routes
Italy’s ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, Airbus announced on May 12, 2022. The…
New owners soon for Italy’s ITA? Government hopes to agree sale by end of June
Italy is hoping to sell ITA Airways, the successor to flag carrier Alitalia, by the end of June…
New Italian startup airline Aeroitalia orders 3rd aircraft
New Italian airline Aeroitalia signs a leasing agreement for the third aircraft to eventually join its fleet. Aeroitalia signed…