The Ministry of Transport has unveiled the National Airport Plan 2026-2035, which establishes an annual capacity target of 305 million passengers by 2035 and allocates €1.2 billion for connections. The plan has been at the center of recent political debate, with an emphasis on strategic concerns such as the Plan's industrial impact, the sustainability of air transport, smart airport development strategies, and technological innovation in Italian airports. The picture is one of a sector in strong recovery: air transport has finally surpassed pre-pandemic levels in Europe, both for people and cargo, and Italy remains a rapidly rising market. On the cargo front, the commitment is to promote the growth of air freight, with the goal of improving service quality, digital transformation, airport infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.