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ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that two Italian Air Force planes collided in mid-air on Tuesday, killing both pilots during training exercises northwest of Rome.
According to a press release issued by the Air Force, the two pilots were on board a U-208 training aircraft and were participating in a training mission.
The reason for the collision was not immediately known.
“We are sad to hear about the deaths of two Air Force pilots during a training accident around Guidonia,” Meloni said.
Italian PM sends condolences
The Italian prime minister sent her condolences to the pilots’ families and to Air Force members.
The U-208 is a lightweight, single-engine airplane that can carry up to four passengers, plus the pilot, and has a top speed of 285 km (177 mph).
