The regiment is part of the Italian army aviation and assigned to the Airmobile Brigade "Friuli".

Formed in 1976 as heavy lift aviation unit the regiment has been equipped since its formation with CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

[11] Accordingly, an army aviation regiment's coat of arms highlights the name-giving star within its constellation.

[11] The 1st Army Light Aviation Grouping was named for Antares, which is the brightest star in the Scorpius (Italian: Scorpione) constellation.

[11] On 14 March 1977, the President of the Italian Republic Giovanni Leone granted with decree 173 the grouping a flag.

On the same date the ITALAIR Squadron in Lebanon was transferred from the 1st Air Cavalry Regiment "Antares" to the Army Aviation Command.

The "Giove" squadrons group maintained a detachment at Pisa-San Giusto Air Base, which was equipped with AB 205 helicopters.

[16] As of 2024 the 1st Army Aviation Regiment "Antares" is organized as follows:[17][16] The 11th Squadrons Group "Ercole" is equipped with CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters.