Missing Military Aircraft Components Under Investigation

Italian prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of nearly 2,500 components for Tornado and AMX fighter-bombers, as well as C-130 tactical transport aircraft, valued at approximately €17 million. The case involves around 10 people, including senior Italian Air Force logistics officials and executives linked to GE Avio, a GE Aerospace subsidiary. The Italian Air Force has established an internal fact-finding commission and is cooperating fully with the investigation. The probe, as reported by La Repubblica and AeroTime, is examining possible inventory movements and responsibility chains, with investigators also considering a potential South American destination for some of the missing components.