What's Happening
On September 7, 2026, Italy will experience a 24-hour national strike affecting helicopter pilots of Avincis Italia. The work stoppage will commence at 00:00 and conclude at 23:59 on the same day. This initiative, termed a 'virtual strike,' has been called by major trade unions to highlight specific demands.
Who Is Affected
The strike will exclusively impact pilots employed by Avincis Italia in the helicopter sector across the entire national territory. The trade unions promoting this mobilization are FIT-CISL, UILT-UIL, UGL-TA, and ANPAC, representing workers in this field. It's important to note that, as a virtual strike, the methods of participation and consequences might differ from traditional strikes, but the impact on services should not be underestimated.
How to Prepare
While helicopters are not part of mass public transport like trains or commercial airlines, a strike involving this sector can have repercussions on specialized and niche services. There might be delays or cancellations for private flights, medical emergency services (air ambulance), surveillance operations, VIP transport, or for areas difficult to access by land. If you had scheduled a service involving helicopters operated by Avincis Italia for that date, we advise you to check the status of your booking well in advance and consider alternative plans.
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