ITA Airways is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aimed at developing a strategic partnership to promote the Italy System, enhance the country’s attractiveness, and support traffic flows to and from Italy.

The Memorandum –signed by ITA Airways Chairman Sandro Pappalardo and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani duringthe Conference of Italian Consuls Around the World held today at the Farnesina – identifies several key areas of cooperation. These include growth diplomacy through the exchange ofinformation useful for route development and the internationalization of Italy’s economic system; sports diplomacy, including the possibility of preferential fares for individuals involved in international sporting initiatives; and joint participation in conferences, forums, trade fairs, and promotional events in Italy and abroad.

The agreement also provides for the possibility of introducing special fares for initiativespromoted by MAECI, as well as sharing studies, analyses, and statistics on market trends,international demand, sustainability, and workforce development.

"Air transport is not merely a service, but a truly strategic infrastructure supporting thecompetitiveness of Italy’s productive system", said Chairman Sandro Pappalardo. "Italy’sdiplomatic network represents an essential asset in supporting the Company and enhancingits international presence”.

The Chairman added: "As Italy’s reference airline, ITA Airways contributes every day torepresenting abroad the values that make our country recognizable and appreciatedworldwide: quality, elegance, reliability, and manufacturing excellence. We sincerely thank theMinistry and Minister Tajani for their valuable contribution to the development of ourinternational activities, and we reaffirm our full commitment to strengthening areas ofcooperation in order to better serve our country’s productive ecosystem”.