EC launches investigation into Lufthansa’s acquisition of ITA Airways
The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of an equity stake in Italian…
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Lufthansa offers concessions to EU to secure approval for ITA Airways takeover
As German airline group Lufthansa continues to seek approval for its proposed take-over of the Italian national airline…
Korean Air and ITA Airways announce new codeshare agreement
Seoul-based Korean Air and Rome-based ITA Airways have announced that they have reached an agreement to commence a…
ITA Airways’ all-Airbus fleet strategy marches on with arrival of first A321neo
ITA Airways’ all-Airbus fleet strategy has continued with the arrival of the airline’s first A321neo. The all-blue aircraft…
ITA Airways takes delivery of first all-blue Airbus A220
ITA Airways took delivery of its first all-blue Airbus A220, an outlier in its current fleet of A220-300s.The…
Two of Lufthansa’s airlines remain unprofitable
Though Lufthansa has announced a record-breaking Q2 2023, two of its airlines have remained loss-making. Out of the group’s…
‘Dipinto di blu.’ ITA Airways reveals first blue-liveried A220
ITA Airways has revealed photographs of the first of its Airbus A220s to feature the airline’s iconic all-blue…
ITA Airways gets first A330neo on same day Lufthansa confirms acquisition
It’s been a very eventful day for ITA Airways. On May 26, 2023, the Italian airline received its…
Lufthansa pays $349 million for a 41% stake in ITA Airways
Lufthansa has confirmed that it has acquired a 41% stake in ITA Airways, ending months-long speculation about the…
Lufthansa finalizes agreement for a stake in ITA Airways: report
Lufthansa and the Italian government have reached an agreement for the German airline group to purchase an initial…
Mount Etna eruption causes flight disruption at Sicily’s busiest airport
Numerous flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Sicily were canceled or delayed due to heavy volcanic ash clouds…
Lufthansa will take over ITA Airways by the mid-2020s
Despite passing the deadline previously set on April 24, 2023, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and the Italian Government have…
There is potential in the Alitalia brand, says ITA Airways CEO
ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Fabio Lazzerini has teased that the airline is studying projects related to…
Italian government seeks to conclude ITA Airways/Lufthansa deal by mid-April
The Italian government is looking to finalize an agreement with ITA Airways and Lufthansa by mid-April, finally privatizing…
ITA Airways announces almost $600M net loss in 2022
Italian state-owner carrier, ITA Airways, has announced a net loss of $598 million in 2022 despite revenues of…
Alitalia state aid probe: Italy must recover €400m plus interest, EC says
The European Commission (EC) deemed that the Italian state’s €400 million ($431.1 million) loan to Alitalia in 2019…
EXCLUSIVE: 10 trends to watch in aviation in 2023
In an exclusive interview with Enzo Zangrilli, a long-term aviation executive with 15 years of experience in the…
Lufthansa officially submits a bid for ITA Airways
Lufthansa has formally submitted a bid to acquire a minority stake in ITA Airways to the Italian government.…