Italy News-stand - Bi-monthly

	'Aerei' [Delta Editrice S.n.c., ISSN 0390-1173] Originally a monthly publication launched in October 1973 as Edizione Italiana di Air Enthusiast, with the majority of features translated from the UK magazine plus extra articles on Italian subjects. In the first few issues it even included the Fighters A-Z series which 'Air International' later concluded. 'Aerei' soon evolved into a genuinely Italian magazine, dropping the 'Air Enthusiast' originated features and introducing more local features on Italian and other aircraft types. The colour profiles, line and cutaway drawings were all locally produced to a high standard - although some of the cutaway drawings of Soviet types may have owed more than a little to the artists imagination. In 1976 the publisher changed from Ermanno Albertelli Editore to the present publisher. Each issue contained 60 pages, on good quality paper, with many colour and b+w photos, cutaway and 3-view line drawings, colour profiles etc. The selection of feature articles was usually military biased, and was complemented by aviation news and modelling columns. In 2001 it was extensively redesigned (including a new cover layout) and changed to a bi-monthly publication. It now comprises circa 78 pages in each issue, and concentrates almost exclusively on military aviation. Current[Subscribe] Further information: DELTA editrice s.n.c., Casella Postale 273, 43100 Parma, Italia. website: Aerei
	'Aerei nella Storia' [West-Ward sas, ISSN ? ] Bi-monthly magazine dedicated to historical aircraft and aviation, with an emphasis on Italian aviation. Includes features on preserved vintage aircraft; profiles of famous and less famous airplane from history; famous units; aero engines; combat operations; fighter aces; record breaking aircraft etc. 70 pages in each issue. Very well illustrated with colour artwork and photographs in b+w and colour. Edited by the well known Italian author Nico Sgarlato. First published in mid-1998. A number of special issues dedicated to a single topic have also been produced. Current Further information: West-Ward sas, B.go Regale 21, 43100 Parma (Italia). Tel: 0521.287883, Fax: 0521.237546. website: Aerei nella Storia
	'Aerei Superfile' [Delta Editrice, ISSN ? ] Subtitled Periodico di aviazione militare moderna. A bi-monthly magazine dedicated to modern military aviation. Contents includes: News, reports on air force units, the employment of military aircraft in conflicts, and in every issue a comprehensive illustrated monograph on a specific aircraft type. The monograph includes many photos, colour artwork, line drawings of specific design features, details of weapons and performance etc. Date first published not known. Current Further information: Delta Editrice S.n.c., di Manici M. Grazia & C., CP. 409 - 43100 Parma. e-mail: deltaed@iol.it, website: Aerei Superfile
	'Ala Rotante' [Agusta spa, ISSN ? ] Subtitled Rassegna dell'elicottero. Title means Rotary Wing. Bi-monthly magazine published by the helicopter manufacturer Agusta. Published between 1956 and 1977, at least. Ceased publication
	'Rivista Aeronautica' [ ? publisher, ISSN 0391-6962] Official bi-monthly periodical of the Italian Air Force. Established 1925. 110-126 pages each issue, A4 size, with b+w and colour photos, no drawings. Covers; aviation and space activities, Italian AF news, military affairs, parliament, book reviews etc. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Servizio Amministrativo Rivista Aeronautica, Viale dell'Università 4, 00185 Roma. website: Rivista Aeronautica
	'Rivista Militare' [Ufficio Amministrazione Esercito, ISSN 0035-6980] Bi-monthly magazine of the Italian Army for the readers interested in military operations and developments. Illustraded with interesting color photos of men and machines. 152 pgs in each issue. Current[Subscribe] Further information: e-mail: riv.mil@flashnet.it
	'Scale Wings' [Alessandro Nati Fornetti, ISSN ? ] Bi-monthly review of aircraft plastic modelling and the history of aviation. From the same publisher as 'Air Kit News' and alternates with it each month. 'Scale Wings' concentrates on documentation of the real aircraft to help modellers, while 'Air Kit News' concentrates on modelling techniques and reviews. Features comprise: Modelli (kit reviews); Profili (specific aircraft type); Documentazione (specific aircraft type); Photoscope (pictorial feature); Storia (historical aircraft); Tecnica (modelling techniques); Editoriale; New books reviewed. First published May-June 2003. Current Further information: tba
	'Sky Model' [Auriga Publishing, ISSN ? ] Bi-monthly scale aircraft modelling magazine. First issue dated Oct-Nov 2001. Contents includes extended kit reviews, super-detailing of models, technical description of a specific aircraft type - describing all it's variants, close-up detail photo essays, air show reports, decal news, model kit and accesories news etc. Circa 66-68 pages in each issue, with many colour photos and drawings. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Auriga Publishing International s.r.l., via Bressanone 17/1, 16154 Genoa Italy. e-mail: skymodel@aurigapublishing.it, website: Auriga Publishing