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National Airports Plan 2026-2035: the new Italian network

National Airports Plan 2026-2035: the new Italian network

Etiquette on the plane: the 10 behaviors that annoy Italian passengers the most

Etiquette on the plane: the 10 behaviors that annoy Italian passengers the most

Delayed or cancelled flights, EU updates refund rules

Delayed or cancelled flights, EU updates refund rules

Palermo Airport, over 68 million in investments per terminal

Palermo Airport, over 68 million in investments per terminal

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The winners of the Aci Europe Best Airport Award 2026

The winners of the Aci Europe Best Airport Award 2026

Airports that have distinguished themselves for innovation, sustainability, quality of service, digitalisation and attention to the passenger experience have been awarded in Prague

Scalea will become a territorial airport

Scalea will become a territorial airport

The current airfield will be redeveloped to enter the ENAC Regional Air Mobility project, dedicated to connections between minor airports and air mobility in the territories

EU air rights: what will change

EU air rights: what will change

Compensation confirmed after three hours of delay, greater transparency on luggage, protection of the return flight and new guarantees for passengers with disabilities

New courses for aviation professionals

New courses for aviation professionals

Enac Servizi launches specialized courses for airports, airlines, handling and operators in the sector, with training on safety, security, compliance, risk management, dangerous goods and airport operations

Italian airports over 230 million passengers

Italian airports over 230 million passengers

The 2026 Fact Book presented by ENAC and the University of Bergamo confirms the growth of air traffic in Italy: market above the European average, more intercontinental connections and new investments needed towards 2035

ENAC launches "A day at the airport" for students

ENAC launches "A day at the airport" for students

The project starts on June 3 from Rome Urbe Airport and will lead the new generations to discover civil aviation and airport professions

Between one era and another: to which air transport?

Between one era and another: to which air transport?

In Rome, ENAC and the University of Bergamo hold a conference and present the 2026 Fact Book: a discussion on traffic growth, investments, sustainability, new technologies and advanced air mobility

National Airports Plan 2026-2035: Italy redesigns the air transport network

National Airports Plan 2026-2035: Italy redesigns the air transport network

The new strategic document for the development of Italian airports has been presented at MIT: a target of 305 million passengers by 2035, integrated airport systems, greater rail accessibility and a stronger role for regional airports, tourism and...

In Turin the comparison on European regional airports

In Turin the comparison on European regional airports

The ACI Europe Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition brought together the regional aviation sector, amid fears about the impact of the war in the Middle East, rising fuel prices, economic sustainability and the future of connectivity in Europe

ENAC and PACTA focus on an observatory for the jet fuel supply chain

ENAC and PACTA focus on an observatory for the jet fuel supply chain

The proposal was created to monitor the supply, logistics and distribution of aviation fuel in a complex international scenario, strengthening the resilience and energy security of Italian airports

Palermo airport opens the new Pet area

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Palermo airport opens the new Pet area

A space of about 350 square meters, accessible 24 hours a day, designed for those traveling with animals, for assistance dogs and for those accompanying or welcoming passengers

Fuel crisis and risky flights: what are the rights of passengers

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Fuel crisis and risky flights: what are the rights of passengers

Between possible price increases, cancellations and delays, here's how to protect yourself before traveling and what coverage to really check

Pets onboard service with Etihad

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Pets onboard service with Etihad

The only airline in the UAE to offer the possibility of traveling with pets in the cabin, expands the accessibility of the service for the growing demand

Conference "Take-offs without barriers"

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Conference "Take-offs without barriers"

Milan Bergamo Airport organized the conference on the right to travel of Passengers with Reduced Mobility, twenty years after the issuance of EC Regulation no. 1107

How to monitor flights and airports in real time in crisis areas

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How to monitor flights and airports in real time in crisis areas

Online tools to check cancellations, diverted routes and airport operations during international conflicts or emergencies

Iberia makes travelling with pets easy

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Iberia makes travelling with pets easy

Now the pet in the cabin is added directly online: real-time availability and booking up to 48 hours before the flight

At Fiumicino airport the first SAIL III flight in Italy

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At Fiumicino airport the first SAIL III flight in Italy

UrbanV and ENAC: new horizons for air mobility with Italy authorizing the overflight of professional drones over urban areas and critical infrastructures

ENAC expands the schedules of seven Italian airports

ENAC expands the schedules of seven Italian airports

More operating hours for Comiso, Crotone, Cuneo, Forlì, Parma, Rimini, Salerno: greater capacity and new opportunities for tourism and regional connections

ITA Airways launches the Large Pet Friendly service

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ITA Airways launches the Large Pet Friendly service

New for the summer season: pets up to 30 kg in the cabin on domestic flights

Rieti at the center of Regional Air Mobility

Rieti at the center of Regional Air Mobility

The "Giuseppe Ciuffelli" airport evolves into a strategic platform between innovation, intermodality and development of the territory

Record passenger numbers in European skies: +100 million in 2025

Record passenger numbers in European skies: +100 million in 2025

According to the ACI EUROPE report, air traffic in Europe is back above pre-pandemic levels with growth driven by international flights

The new Pet Area opens at Cagliari airport

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The new Pet Area opens at Cagliari airport

Inauguration of pet-friendly spaces and services at the Sardinian airport: a SOGAER project that strengthens inclusion, animal welfare and quality of the airport experience

ENAC launches the first European U-Space

ENAC launches the first European U-Space

From 1 January 2026, the "U-Space San Salvo", the first in Europe, will be operational: an airspace for manned flights and remotely piloted flights of unmanned vehicles for experimental activities and emergency operations

Bologna Airport inaugurates the new Pet Area

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Bologna Airport inaugurates the new Pet Area

Services for passengers with four-legged friends have been enhanced with a free, accessible and equipped area open 24 hours a day

HyperTwin Leads the Evolution of Future Air Mobility

HyperTwin Leads the Evolution of Future Air Mobility

Enac: HyperTwin will help redesign the airspace in the coming years for drones, eVTOLs, advanced, urban, territorial, safe and sustainable air mobility

Pets up to 30 kg in the cabin: the guidelines

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Pets up to 30 kg in the cabin: the guidelines

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has approved the ENAC resolution that allows the marketing of seats for pets up to 30 kg on board airliners, alongside the owners and in compliance with safety standards

Airport infrastructures and air transport development: the focus of CESISP at Bicocca and the contribution of ENAC

Airport infrastructures and air transport development: the focus of CESISP at Bicocca and the contribution of ENAC

At the University of Milano-Bicocca, CESISP analyzes the role of airport infrastructures for growth, public finance and the country's competitiveness; ENAC Director General D'Orsogna recalls infrastructural capacity as a lever of the "Italian model"

ENAC at ICAN 2025: bilateral agreements and a new boost to Italy's air connectivity

ENAC at ICAN 2025: bilateral agreements and a new boost to Italy's air connectivity

Agreements with Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, the United Kingdom and the Dominican Republic; Negotiations opened with Luxembourg, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Seychelles and South Africa

The Flying Angels Foundation's #SalvALI campaign is back

The Flying Angels Foundation's #SalvALI campaign is back

Until 23 November it is possible to support the Emergency Fund for flights on www.salvali.org. Sponsored by MAECI, ENAC, Assaeroporti and Aeroporti 2030, the initiative involves 29 Italian airports to guarantee emergency medical transfers to children...

ENAC promotes more accessible air transport

ENAC promotes more accessible air transport

Accessibility, inclusion and technological innovation are at the heart of the commitment of the National Civil Aviation Authority, with the patronage and participation of the Minister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli

Entry-Exit System (EES) in Europe

Entry-Exit System (EES) in Europe

The European Union introduces a new digital entry and exit system from 12 October 2025 for the internal security of the Schengen area. For airports, it starts from Fiumicino and Malpensa, from 20 October all other Italian airports

ITA Airways inaugurates the first pet-friendly flight for large dogs

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ITA Airways inaugurates the first pet-friendly flight for large dogs

From Milan Linate to Rome Fiumicino, two dogs traveled in the cabin alongside their owners: a pioneering initiative that marks a cultural and operational turning point for Italian aviation

Started the process for naming Pantelleria Airport after Giorgio Armani

Started the process for naming Pantelleria Airport after Giorgio Armani

The ENAC Board of Directors in Pantelleria carries out the process to name the airport after the designer and illustrates the upcoming international commitments of the Authority