Sandro Pappalardo, class of 1967, began his career at the age of 19 as an Army Officer. Having become a pilot in the Army Aviation, he held various positions. Later, he became a flight instructor and attended the Night Vision Goggles Instructor Pilot course in the United States, obtaining the relevant certification. He thus served in various international missions.
He earned a Master's Degree in Law, a Master's Degree in Management, a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, and several Master's programs, and obtained numerous licenses and certifications.
From November 2017 to June 2019, he served as the Councillor of the Sicilian Regional Government with a mandate for Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, and was a member of the Board of Directors of ENIT, the National Tourism Agency. In January 2025, he was appointed President of ITA Airways.
Founded in 2020, ITA Airways is the new Italian flagship airline, fully owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The company's stated goal is to create an innovative and sustainable carrier, a benchmark for quality connectivity to and from Italy. ITA Airways aims to promote international tourism and foreign trade, as well as strengthen integrated mobility within the country.
The operations of ITA Airways focus on the hubs of Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate, with the aim of becoming the reference airline for business and leisure travel. By 2025, the network of intercontinental flights will expand to bridge the connectivity gap of the country.
Top Manager Certificate: Sandro Pappalardo
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