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First private aircraft fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel in Italy

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A private jet managed by Sirio was the first general aviation aircraft to be fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel in Italy, at Milan Linate Airport.

On this day: Azzone Visconti – ruler of Milan – born

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Azzone Visconti, sometimes described as the founder of the state of Milan, was born on 7th December, 1302 in Ferrara. He brought prosperity to the city in the 14th century.

Green Pass demonstration in Milan 16 October 2021. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

Protests against Green Pass in Milan and Trieste; Trade Unions hold Rome rally

October 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

10,000 people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday night to protest against the Green Pass. Trieste port workers continued their sit-in on Saturday, while unions in Rome protested against neo-fascist groups.

Eight dead after light plane crashed into Milan office building

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A single-engined plane crashed into the side of an empty two-storey office building in a Milan suburb on Sunday, killing everyone onboard.

Milan mayor likens tower block blaze to London’s Grenfell Tower

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The mayor of Milan compared a fire that tore through a 20-storey residential tower block on Sunday to the Grenfell Tower blaze in London that killed 72 people four years ago.