Crotone International Airport in Southern Italy. The location at Crotone, a former NATO base in southern Italy, has all the characteristics required for the project:

• Climate e.g., ice-free winter months

• Geographical considerations a central (flying) location for Northern Africa, Europe and Middle East

• Country-specific subsidies from the EU

• Availability of staff with know-how

• Political feasibility such as public acceptance and support rather than excessive, unnecessary discussion of environmental issues

• Readiness of the authorities to support such an important project.