Italian regional airport projects spark political controversy at Grazzanise and Alghero

In Campania, regional councilor Nino Simeone defended the proposal for a new runway at Grazzanise Airport, saying President Roberto Fico has never opposed the project and that the criticism is "instrumental polemics." Gesac has submitted a plan for the runway, and the region intends to approve it alongside external road improvements, despite concerns from local residents about increased overflights.

In Sardinia, centre‑right councilors warned that the revocation of a regional tender for the Alghero‑Milan Linate route has left the Alghero Airport without operational guarantees for three months. They urged the mayor of Alghero and national transport minister Giancarlo Di Nolfo to intervene, citing potential severe impacts on commuters, students, patients, tourism and the local economy.