Aviation Yes aerospace congress concludes in Pomezia

The 2026 edition of Aviation Yes, a major congress for the aerospace and defense sectors, has concluded in Pomezia, Italy. The event focused on security, innovation, and the strategic importance of emerging technologies.

A highlight of the conference was the participation of Major Andrea Patassa, a test pilot for the Italian Air Force and ESA reserve astronaut. During a roundtable discussion titled ‘Space and National Security: Institutional Synergies for Defense and Technological Development in the Aerospace Era’, Patassa discussed the complexities of training for space exploration and the intersection of military aviation with deep space missions.

The event featured high-level institutional representation from various Italian military and state bodies, including the Italian Air Force, Navy, Carabinieri, and Guardia di Finanza. Other notable contributors included Colonel Luca Luini of the Carabinieri Air Unit and General Gianpiero Sanfilippo.