Could an Italian carrier control its aircraft after launch?

Would launching aircraft from an Italian carrier ensure that they stayed under the fleet commander's control?

No. Air-force authority after launch and poor communication links would remain obstacles, although shipboard tasking before takeoff would still improve on requesting land-based aircraft.

A carrier surviving away from Taranto could give the Italian fleet reconnaissance aircraft able to return directly to it. Fleet stresses the value of aircraft available to launch with the fleet and receive targeting instructions before departure. Alex Clarke identifies a command problem: the Regia Aeronautica claimed authority over its aircraft once airborne, including aircraft launched from cruisers. Conflicting orders could force crews to claim radio trouble to complete naval missions. Aircraft landing at shore bases also risked long disputes over repairs, payment and their return to the ship. An independent naval air arm would allow the fleet to redirect aircraft during a mission, while compatible radios would avoid messages passing through shore authorities. The existing long-range reporting route could carry reconnaissance information through the air ministry and navy ministry before it reached the ship.