Ita Airways is the successor to the bankrupt Alitalia. That firm was saved afloat by the Italian state after which restarted underneath the brand new identify.
One of many bids for Ita comes from a consortium that features Air France-KLM. The Franco-Dutch aviation group joined forces with companion Delta Air Traces and funding fund Certares. That group faces competitors from the German airline Lufthansa. It really works along with MSC, an organization that gives container transport in addition to operates cruise ships.
Outgoing Prime Minister Mario Draghi has stated he nonetheless needs to finish the sale of Ita. Draghi has supplied to resign from his authorities, however will stay as head of presidency till a brand new authorities is fashioned. Elections will likely be held in Italy subsequent month.
