ITA Airways

ITA Airways will begin flights between Rome Fiumicino and Houston next spring, adding the United Airlines hub to its transatlantic network.

ITA Airways has received the first of five new A220s it is leasing from ACG which comes as the carrier prepares a lawsuit against the A220's engine supplier Pratt & Whitney.

ITA Airways is preparing a lawsuit against engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney after ITA was forced to ground twice as many aircraft as expected this year.

Lufthansa Group has augmented its joint venture with SIA by adding Brussels Airlines to the partnership and is looking to add ITA Airways to the transatlantic A++ JV.

Lufthansa Group is pushing for closer integration of its various hub carriers to drive efficiencies across network planning, IT, human resources and finance.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

ITA Airways plans to add one new long-haul aircraft per year starting in 2026, gradually replacing older aircraft with next-generation models.

Analysis of Airbus A330neo flight hours and cycles utilization data for the first six months of 2025 reveals differing operational trends among the airlines that fly the aircraft the most.

Airlines in Europe are keen to merge if conditions and timelines aren’t overly burdensome.

Big European legacy groups want to expand their presence in southern Europe, building on Lufthansa’s recent deal for Italy’s ITA Airways.

Lufthansa Cargo plans to start marketing cargo capacity on ITA Airways routes in June, using Rome Fiumicino as its southern European cargo hub.

ITA Airways reported a €227 million ($257 million) net loss for 2024 and said revenues grew in the first quarter of 2025.

ITA Airways and LOT Polish Airlines' new codeshare agreement will provide seamless connections between Rome and Warsaw.

Following Lufthansa’s 41% stake in ITA Airways, the Italian airline is beginning the integration process into Star Alliance.

The entity responsible for airspace management in Italy sees international and domestic air traffic growing steadily over the next five years.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary is confident the Irish ULCC will remain the largest airline in Italy, despite Lufthansa Group’s takeover of ITA Airways.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Lufthansa Group has officially purchased a 41% stake in ITA with its capital infusion of €325 million, making the Italian carrier its fifth network airline.

The long-expected closing regarding Lufthansa Group’s takeover of ITA Airways is now expected for Jan. 16.

This week’s Carbon Analysis investigates the efficiency of some Mediterranean carriers, namely Aegean Airlines, Alitalia/ITA Airways, Iberia & TAP Air Portugal.

2024 was full of challenges and milestones for airline consolidation efforts around the world.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The region’s network carriers highlighted cost pressures and aircraft delays, although some saw strong profits.

ITA Airways plans to add Libya’s capital Tripoli to its network from early 2025.

The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finance has signed an agreement confirming EC concessions, clearing the way for Lufthansa’s takeover of ITA Airways.