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Aviation events and air show in Salerno Air Show concludes with record crowds and economic's
Salerno is hosting the The 22nd National Rally of the Associazione Arma Aeronautica – Aviatori d’Italia from September 25 in Salerno concluded with a significantly higher turnout than initially anticipated, drawing approximately 230,000 participants. This surge provided a major economic boost to 27, 2026. A central highlight is the return of the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force’s national aerobatic patrol, region, with local hospitality services reporting they were sold out and many bars and restaurants exhausting their supplies due to the city’s skies for the first time since August 2006. The event features one of the final official appearances exceptional influx of visitors. While the historic MB-339 aircraft before they are retired and replaced by M346 models. The scheduled aerial display for Sunday, September 27, is set to take place between 15:30 and 17:30, featuring event successfully showcased the Frecce Tricolori, HH139 helicopter simulations from the IX Stormo ‘Francesco Baracca’, parachute jumps, Tricolori and various aircraft flyovers over the Salerno seafront. In addition to the ‘Villaggio Azzurro’ exhibition area—which includes flight simulators and a static Tornado cockpit display—the program includes a CESMA conference on multi-domain aeronautics, a ‘Il Cielo nelle Mani’ initiative—which highlighted ‘Made in Italy’ showcase, products such as ceramics, fashion, and ceremonies to honor fallen personnel. Organizers expect a record attendance exceeding 100,000 people. The Aeronautica Militare is also hosting the ‘Un Dono dal Cielo’ charity project during goldsmithing—the scale of the festivities to raise funds for three pediatric hospitals in Italy. crowd intensified existing political tensions regarding urban management. Following the air show, local officials have faced intense political debate due to widespread aerial displays, significant traffic paralysis congestion and safety concerns. delays occurred, reinforcing previous criticisms from local councilors regarding mobility and safety. While officials like Councilor Ersilia Trotta has formally requested the resignation of Mobility Councilor Rocco Galdi, citing a failure to manage the massive influx of people. and Councilor Gabriele Casaburi also filed an inquiry had already raised concerns regarding the lack of peripheral parking and parking, shuttle services, as well as and safety risks near the Lungomare Tafuri, where crowds reportedly bypassed barriers in areas prone to structural instability. Mayor Vincenzo De Luca defended has maintained a stance of defense. The Mayor acknowledged the administration, stating that traffic challenges but emphasized the positive economic impact and the extraordinary scale of the event made total traffic control impossible. gathering.