ITA Airways

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
A prototype, registered D-HECA, flew for the first time on Nov. 6, Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even revealed on social media.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa’s planned takeover of ITA Airways has hit a last-minute snag as a dispute over the final purchase price delayed a crucial regulatory step.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
ITA Airways says by the end of 2024 its visual identity will be “enriched” with a historic element paying tribute to both the country and its aviation heritage.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis revisits the European “Second Four,” namely Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and Alitalia/ITA Airways.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By David Casey
Long talked about European consolidation seems to be gaining traction, if governments can be reassured.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Some recent deals show mid-sized carriers, along with big network carriers, are also playing an active role in reshaping the sector landscape.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
After announcing plans to shut a base in France, easyJet has now confirmed the closure of a base in Italy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, David Casey
The multinational airline group cited regulatory challenges as it announced it was abandoning its plan to acquire Air Europa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
ITA Airways has operated as Italy’s national airline since 2021. Can it succeed as part of a larger group?
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Jens Flottau, Victoria Moores
After Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways was approved, our editors discuss the implications of the deal and what it means for consolidation in the region.
Window Seat Podcast

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lufthansa is confident it will reach the necessary agreements with competitor airlines to win EC final clearance for an ITA Airways deal by Q4 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Volotea and EasyJet are ready to act as "remedy takers," taking slots and/or routes to help ensure the approval of Lufthansa’s ITA Airways stake purchase plan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s move to acquire a stake in ITA Airways after remedies were agreed on to address Brussels' competition concerns.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
Lufthansa may soon get the green light for its ITA purchase while Air France-KLM is excited about plans for SAS.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
The EC and Lufthansa are understood to have agreed on additional remedies that clear the way for the group’s planned investment in ITA Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
European elections are taking place June 9, and the Italian government is exerting substantial pressure on the European Commission to allow the deal.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa’s attempt to take a controlling stake in ITA Airways has hit another roadblock.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Antitrust scrutiny from Brussels has caused headaches for Lufthansa over its planned investment in ITA Airways—and it isn't the only airline to be left in limbo.
Airlines & Lessors

Almost a one month after its launch, Routes checks in on the status of the Italian carrier's network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Although Lufthansa is reporting a higher than expected first quarter loss, the airline remains confident for the summer season and possible ITA Airways deal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford
The way the EC is arguing its case should not only worry Lufthansa, but others European players that either want to acquire a carrier or want to be acquired.
Airlines & Lessors