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ITA-Lufthansa: an uphill privatization

The issues that could hinder the free competition commission

Uncertainty about the timing and possible obstacles in Brussels. The path that should bring 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways into the hands of the Lufthansa aviation group is becoming steeper. After the agreement between the German management and the Italian Government, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), Giancarlo Giorgetti, would like to meet the European Commissioner for Competition...

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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels in mid November

The sale of some airport slots or the disposal of some assets is expected

The official notification of the privatization operation of the national carrier ITA Airways is expected in the first half of November, of which the current sole shareholder, the Italian Ministry of Economy... more

AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: a rule that locks in the agreement

Text of the Council of Ministers which reiterates Brussels' thesis on the discontinuity with Alitalia

The Italian Government has reiterated what has been expressed several times by the European Commission: there is no continuity between the air carrier ITA Airways and the former company Alitalia in extraordinary... more

AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: airport slots slow the pact

Germans are reportedly taking time to negotiate with Brussels to reduce flight windows

The Italian Government has intervened in recent days to save the agreement between the national carrier ITA Airways and the Lufthansa aviation Group. Brussels will have to express its opinion on the pact... more

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