ItAli Airlines
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Giuseppe Spadaccini |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Fate | Air operator certificate revoked by ENAC |
| Headquarters | Rome , Italy |
Area served | Italy, France |
Key people | Giuseppe Spadaccini (owner) |
| Products | Regional scheduled flights, charter operations, cargo transport, air taxi services |
ItAli Airlines S.p.A. was an aviation company headquartered in Rome, providing regional scheduled flights, charter operations, cargo transport, and air taxi services. Its primary base of operations was Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport.
History
Established in 2003 and entirely owned by Giuseppe Spadaccini, ItAli Airlines linked Pescara airport with key Italian airports to facilitate both domestic and international connections. Among its regular routes was a daily service to Milan-Linate Airport, operated with Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner aircraft.
The airline gradually reduced its scheduled flights using the Dornier 328Jet as it transitioned toward charter and ACMI operations, deploying McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft mainly from hubs at Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa airports.
In the summer of 2009, ItAli broadened its services to include air taxi operations based at Rome Ciampino Airport, with an additional base at Milan Linate. These flights operated under the MustFly brand, a subsidiary functioning under ItAli’s Air Operator's Certificate. The MustFly fleet comprised two modified 19-seat Dornier 328Jet planes along with various Cessna models.
On 21 October 2010, Giuseppe Spadaccini and several associates were detained on allegations of international tax evasion amounting to approximately 90 million euros.
Following these events, on 11 March 2011, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) revoked ItAli Airlines’ air operator certificate due to persistent operational concerns.
Destinations
For the Winter 2010 season, ItAli Airlines maintained scheduled services to the following locations:
Europe
- Italy
- Genoa - Genoa Airport (Primary Airport)
- Milan - Linate Airport
- Reggio Calabria - Reggio Calabria Airport (Primary Airport)
- Rome - Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport (Main Hub)
- France
Fleet
At the time of cessation, the airline's fleet consisted of:
| Aircraft | Quantity | Entered Service | Withdrawn | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 1 | 2006 | 2007 | VT-WAZ leased |
| Cessna Citation Mustang | 1 | 2009 | 2011 | EI-SFD |
| Fairchild Dornier 328JET | 2 | 2004 | 2011 | I-ACLG, I-ACLH |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | 5 | 2005 | 2011 | |
| Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner | 2 | 2003 | 2011 | I-BSTI, I-BSTS |
ItAli Airlines had placed an order for ten Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 aircraft, with deliveries anticipated around mid-2010 and an additional ten options. However, by January 2011, this firm order had been removed from Superjet International’s records.