A larger Turkish carrier could affect Italy's choices when Cavour needs replacing, leading to a forecast that Italy might move towards CATOBAR. The opposing argument favours continued STOVL operations because the same aircraft can use both the carrier and Trieste. That interoperability is a practical reason to preserve the existing arrangement. The two ships are also at different points in their service lives, with Cavour's replacement expected around the middle of Trieste's life. Planning the next carrier therefore involves both current aircraft compatibility and the requirements for Trieste's eventual successor.
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Italy's carrier choice and shared aircraft for Cavour and Trieste
The case for Italian CATOBAR expansion meets a competing case for retaining aircraft that can operate from both Cavour and Trieste.