The research by LIUC-IRS and the Varese Chamber of Commerce paints the picture of an infrastructure which, although undergoing the noted developmental issues, has acted positively in the region to offset the effects of the recent economic crisis, stemming the impact – which in other sectors and regions was devastating – and ensuring the production chain and the individuals employed on the basis of airport activities a mitigated impact from the de-hubbing firstly and the subsequent global recession.