Minister of the Air Force (Italy)
| Minister of Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Ministri dell'Aeronautica | |
Flag of the minister of aeronautics | |
| Ministry of Aeronautics | |
| Member of | Council of Ministers |
| Seat | Rome |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Formation | 30 August 1925 |
| First holder | Benito Mussolini (act.) |
| Final holder | Mario Cingolani |
| Abolished | 4 February 1947 |
| Succession | Minister of Defence |
The minister of the air force of Italy, was the minister responsible for the Ministry of Aeronautics, which oversaw both military aviation — the Regia Aeronautica ("Royal Air Force") until 1946, then the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) until 1947 — and civil aviation. The position was created in 1925 during the Mussolini Cabinet and was abolished in 1947 with the creation of the position of Minister of Defence.