In the ever-changing landscape of the aviation industry, Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, has decided not to pursue slots at Milan Linate, leaving easyJet as the only airline still interested in these slots. This decision comes in the wake of ITA Airways and Lufthansa having to give up their slots as part of the EU…
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr and Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti are scheduled to meet this weekend to address a price dispute regarding the sale of a minority stake in ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline. This high-level meeting aims to overcome differences in valuation that have stalled Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in the airline, which the German carrier views as a…
Italy’s Treasury has temporarily suspended the sale of a 41% stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa due to a price disagreement between the two parties. The deal, originally announced in May 2023, stipulated that Lufthansa would acquire the stake for €325 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in Southern Europe. However, Lufthansa…
Italian airline ITA Airways is set to resume flights between Libya and Italy, an important development following years of suspended services due to security concerns.
ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A220-300, serial number 55302, powered by PW1521G-3 engines. This modern aircraft aligns with ITA Airways’ commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency, offering a quieter cabin experience and reduced fuel consumption compared to previous-generation models.
