Overview

• Italy's civil aviation authority approved the renaming of Malpensa Airport.
• Transport Minister Matteo Salvini announced the decision, calling it a tribute to Berlusconi.
• Milan's Mayor and unions had proposed naming the airport after ballerina Carla Fracci.
• Berlusconi, a controversial figure, served as Italy's premier three times.
• Malpensa Airport handles significant passenger and cargo traffic, second only to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport.