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ITA-Lufthansa: marriage increasingly distant

Who will put an end to the disastrous economic situation of our national airline?

By 6 June 2024, the European Competition Commission will have to rule on the agreement, signed between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), which provides for the privatization of 41% of the share capital of the national airline ITA Airways. The electoral tensions for the renewal of the European Parliament, the sector lobbies and the ITA's budget...

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Rome, Italy, 02/22/2024 12:18
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: clouds on the horizon

Brussels ensures constructive dialogue; Urso: "We expect a decision in a reasonable time"

Brussels' attempt at reassurance on the ITA-Lufthansa marriage fails. The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, tried yesterday. But saying that the "dialogue is proceeding" is not... more

AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Air France is against merger

Possible appeal by French airline weighs on the EU Competition Commission decision

The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), led by Giancarlo Giorgetti, and the German aviation group Lufthansa are concerned about the rigidity with which the European Competition Commission, led... more

AirlinesITA Airways: Turicchi admits, financial report in the red

The president talks about "getting the company back to producing profits soon"

The flag carrier ITA Airways has added the first owned aircraft to its fleet: an A-330/900. The purchase was financed through a bond issue worth 80 million euros, brokered by the investment company Castlelake,... more

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