by InTrieste
Regional officials in Friuli Venezia Giulia are closely following a proposal to establish a seaplane manufacturing facility at Gorizia’s Duca d’Aosta Airport, describing the project as an early-stage but potentially significant industrial investment for the area.
Speaking before the Regional Council on Tuesday, Sergio Emidio Bini, the regional councilor for productive activities, said the interest shown by investors reflects the attractiveness of the region and its manufacturing sector.
“The interest demonstrated in our territory and the projected figures presented during the public unveiling of the project further confirm the appeal of Friuli Venezia Giulia and its productive fabric,” Mr. Bini said in response to a parliamentary inquiry.
At the same time, he cautioned that the initiative remains in its infancy.
“This is a path that has only just begun,” he said. “It is certainly ambitious and complex, and the region is following it carefully while awaiting more concrete developments that could contribute to the industrial growth of the Gorizia area.”
According to Mr. Bini, officials from the regional Department of Productive Activities met with the entrepreneur behind the proposed investment before the project was publicly presented. During those discussions, regional technicians outlined the incentives and support mechanisms that could potentially be available to the company.
However, Mr. Bini emphasized that no formal request for public support or funding has yet been submitted.
Regional authorities have stopped short of making commitments but indicated they will continue to monitor the proposal as it develops.
“The regional administration will follow this process closely,” Mr. Bini said, expressing hope that the project could eventually materialize “to the benefit of Gorizia and the entire regional manufacturing sector.”
If realized, the facility would represent a notable addition to the industrial landscape of Gorizia, a city near the Slovenian border that has sought to attract new investment and expand its economic base in recent years. For now, however, the project remains at a preliminary stage, with further details and formal procedures still to come.
