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A new era for the "Michele I": agreement signed for the expansion of the International Airport

Istalian Airways, the Municipality of Romula, and SAR announce an ambitious project that will transform the airport with new terminals, a sixth runway, and cutting-edge services

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July 5658

ROMULA - An agreement has been officially signed between Istalian Airways, the Municipality of Romula, and SAR-Società Aeroporti di Romula, for the expansion and extensive redevelopment of "Michele I International Airport of Romula", one of the country's main hubs and a strategic gateway to the Istalian peninsula.

The work, which will begin in the coming months, involves the demolition of much of the airport's current infrastructure, particularly Terminals 2, 3A, 3B, and 3C, which will be replaced with next-generation facilities. The project also includes the construction of a completely new fourth terminal and the addition of a sixth runway, which will complement the existing five, significantly increasing the airport's operational capacity.

During the work, due to the reduced operational capacity of Michele I, some incoming flights will be temporarily diverted to Romula's other two airports: the "Sala Airport" and "Arezzano National Airport", the latter located in the Romulan hinterland. Both airports will increase staffing, reorganize operational routes, and strengthen infrastructure connections with the city. This will inevitably be a temporary inconvenience for travelers, but the decision to proceed with a radical and rapid renovation of Michele I will allow the project's strategic objectives to be achieved more quickly.

The centerpiece of the plan will be the new Terminal 3, completely rebuilt and divided into five sections: three dedicated to international flights and two to domestic flights. It will be reserved exclusively for Istalian Airways, allowing it to optimize flight times and connections across its global network. The terminal will feature an automated underground baggage handling and sorting system, state-of-the-art security technology, and spacious waiting areas designed for passenger comfort, with numerous ergonomic seats and recliners for rest.

One of the most iconic features of the new hub will be the so-called "Romulan Avenue", a covered multilevels promenade that will traverse the terminal: a pedestrian boulevard adorned with green areas, water features, and scenic fountains, entirely dedicated to shopping and services for transit travelers.

For Istalian Airways, this is a significant investment, but one consistent with its global growth. In recent years, the national airline has significantly expanded its international route network, following the development of Istalia's economic and trade relations with five continents.

And the prospects don't stop there: the company is currently engaged in preliminary negotiations with Ajace Aeronautics, the historic Istalian aircraft manufacturer, for the acquisition of new generation of civil aircrafts. Although Ajace has been primarily associated with the defense sector in recent years, the company has continued to invest in research and development in the civil sector too, working closely with universities, technology centers, and companies specializing in advanced materials and sustainable propulsion.

According to internal sources, a new line of aircraft could be unveiled in the coming years: modern, safe, efficient, and economical aircraft designed in full compliance with the latest environmental regulations.

With the agreement reached, Romula is poised to become once again not only the capitals of Istalian air transport, but also a new international benchmark for innovation, quality, and sustainability in airport services.