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ITA Airways posts first-ever profit

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s flag carrier, ITA Airways, closes 2025 with a net profit of €209 million. It marks a historic milestone for an airline born from the wreckage of one of Europe’s most spectacular aviation collapses.

Lufthansa agreement finalised

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, Italy and Lufthansa finalised an agreement that sees the German airline acquiring a minority stake in ITA Airways. The state-owned airline, which succeeded Alitalia, will now operate under Lufthansa’s management.

Medsky and ITA will fly routes between Italy and Libya from tomorrow 12 January 2025.

Italy and Libya Resume Direct Air Links After a Decade

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 12 January 2025, Italy and Libya will resume direct commercial flights after more than a decade. Italian carrier ITA Airways and Libyan airline Medsky will operate the routes.

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EU Commission Approves Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission has given final approval to Lufthansa’s acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways. This decision clears the path for creating Europe’s largest airline group.

Lufthansa ITA Airways deal depends on routes

EC approves ITA-Lufthansa merger

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission announced Wednesday its approval of the planned ITA-Lufthansa merger.

EU issue list of remedies over Lufthansa-ITA deal

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini lamented “Euro-madness” following the European Commission’s presentation of issues regarding Lufthansa’s acquisition of stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.

Lufthansa concessions made to EC over ITA Airways deal

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, German carrier Lufthansa acknowledged it has made concessions to the European Commission (EC) in an effort to secure approval for its proposed acquisition of a 41% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.

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Italian government picks Certares offer for stake in ITA Airways

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has picked a group led by U.S. private equity fund Certares, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Inc for exclusive talks on buying a majority stake in ITA Airways.