Aircraft terminal on Pantelleria Island gets renamed after designer Giorgio Armani.
In a notable event in recent Italian history, the small island of Pantelleria has announced plans to rename its airport after the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani. This decision follows the renaming of Milan airport Malpensa, which was renamed last year after Silvio Berlusconi, another significant figure in Italian media and politics.
Giorgio Armani, one of the world's leading fashion designers for decades, spent his summer holidays at his estate on Pantelleria, an island between Sicily and Tunisia in the Mediterranean. His estate, consisting of seven 'dammusi', traditional rural buildings made of white lava stone with a dome roof, is surrounded by over 150 palm trees.
The proposal to rename the airport was submitted by the island's town council and supported by Transport Minister Matteo Salvini. The Italian Civil Aviation Authority ENAC has welcomed the proposal, seeing it as a fitting tribute to Armani's contribution to Italian fashion and culture.
Pantelleria Airport is currently the only airport on the island, and there are no public records of it being renamed after Armani's death. The wealth of Armani's corporation came initially from fashion, then also from accessories, perfumes, and hotels.
The renaming of the airport fits in with plans to modernize the airport and promote tourism on the island. Pantelleria is reachable by flight from Rome and Sicilian cities like Palermo, making it an attractive destination for tourists.
The renaming of Milan airport Malpensa sparked heated controversy, but the decision to rename Pantelleria Airport after Armani seems to be met with general approval. Armani's legacy in Italian fashion and his connection to the island make the decision a natural choice.
The APA - Austria Presse Agentur eG, the largest national news and press agency in Austria, based in Vienna, provides news and press services in Austria. Despite being based in a different country, the APA has shown interest in the decision, recognising the significance of the event in Italian history.
In conclusion, the renaming of Pantelleria Airport after Giorgio Armani is a testament to the designer's impact on Italian fashion and culture. The decision is expected to boost tourism on the island and modernize the airport, making it more attractive to visitors.
