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August 15, 2026
From 28 to 30 August, great chefs, pizza masters, Italy’s best ice-cream makers and bartenders, the signature riverside picnic and the dinner marking the fiftieth anniversary of Bertolucci’s…
As part of its operational deployment in NATO's Baltic air-policing mission, a Eurofighter fighter-bomber of the Italian Air Force shot down an unidentified drone over…
August 14, 2026
Largest Italian radio telescope located on an out of the way mountain plateau in southern Sardinia sheds light on the cosmos’ still misunderstood Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs).
Ash from Mount Etna, in Sicily, forced Italian aviation authorities to keep Catania airport closed for a fifth consecutive day, leaving…
A NATO Italian Eurofighter Typhoon has shot down an unidentified drone after it entered Latvian airspace early on Friday morning, with Latvian forces now searching for wreckage to establish the…
European GA groups say N-registered and other foreign aircraft are facing increased scrutiny from Italian financial authorities.
Italian leisure airline Neos will add a new route to Cozumel, Mexico, from 24 December. The route will operate every Thursday as a triangular flight Milan-Malpensa -…
An Italian F-2000 Typhoon assigned to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unidentified drone which entered Latvia’s airspace. An F-2000A Typhoon (as the single seater Typhoons are…
"We are grateful to our Italian allies for their service in NATO's air defence mission in the Baltic states and for maintaining the integrity of allied airspace," he wrote on…
RIGA — A drone violated Latvian airspace and was shot down by an Italian Eurofighter deployed on NATO’s BAP (Baltic Air Policing) mission to monitor and defend the…
Emirates (EK) is reportedly close to winning approval for a fifth freedom route between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Lima Airport (LIM), potentially expanding its long-haul presence from Italy…
14 August 2026: Production of the Swiss F-35A is progressing on schedule, according to Armasuisse: in Cameri, Italy, the first fuselage section was joined with the first wing, from which…
August 13, 2026
On the Ministry of Defense’s website, someone thought it was a good idea to ask Italians: “Do you know which is the fastest aircraft...” The article “Defense Culture”: when the Ministry…
The Italian leisure carrier is resuming its seasonal route between Rome-Fiumicino and Dubai-Al Maktoum in the 2026/27 winter schedule. Last winter, Neos had not…
What to Know Emirates is reportedly close to winning approval for a new fifth-freedom route between Milan and Lima, potentially the first step in a much larger long-haul push from its Italian hub…
Emirates’ Airbus A380 made its first-ever visit to Jakarta, Indonesia on Aug. 8, 2026, flying in as a special one-off service to carry AC Milan back to Italy after the club’s pre-season friendly…
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The Navy stated that the 191 military personnel who make up the crew, including 29 women, had undergone an intense period of training and maintenance before beginning the…
The Type 23 anti-submarine frigate FF-05 Almirante Cochrane of the Chilean Navy and the offshore patrol vessel Giovanni delle Bande Nere (P434) of the Marina Militare Italiana (MMI) carried out…
The airline requested authorization from the Italian Government to extend one of its flights to Milan to the Peruvian capital under fifth-freedom rights.
The airline has asked the Italian government for authorization to extend one of its Milan flights to the Peruvian capital under fifth-freedom rights.
Turkish Airlines (TK) has completed the longest nonstop flight in its history, carrying Italian football club Juventus from Perth Airport (PER) in Australia to Turin (TRN), Italy, in a special…
Starting December 24 and every Thursday, Italian airline Neos will fly to Cozumel, Mexico, a Caribbean island near Cancún, in Yucatán. The route is Milan Malpensa-…
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August 12, 2026
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inX.aero and Global Reach Aviation are partnering to support the travel of Italian national football teams. The collaboration combines inX.aero's expertise in charter services…
August 12, 1977 marks a fundamental date in the history of search and rescue of the Italian Air Force. On that day, the first HH-3F helicopter is delivered to the 15th Stormo of Ciampino…
The Italian airport of Catania, on the island of Sicily, will remain closed at least until this Thursday afternoon due to the eruption of Mount Etna, which continues to spew volcanic ash…
A ground support vehicle collided with a Beechjet 400A at Milan-Linate Airport. The aircraft was not carrying passengers and there were no injuries
Italy: several malicious activities observed. Security researchers have identified two phishing sites targeting Telepass customers. Data entered by victims is…
The total solar eclipse arrives, one of the most anticipated phenomena of the year. It will also be visible today in Italy, partially Today, 12 August 2026, after... The article It's the day of the…
An Emirates Airbus A380 landed in Jakarta for the first time. The world's largest passenger aircraft carried AC Milan back to Italy after the team played a friendly match against Chelsea FC in…
An Emirates Airbus A380 landed in Jakarta for the first time. The world’s largest passenger aircraft carried the AC Milan football team to Italy, after the team played a match…
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