Lufthansa to Increase Stake in ITA Airways to 90%. ITA Airways announced that Deutsche Lufthansa AG will acquire an additional 49% stake in the Italian airline for €325 million, increasing Lufthansa’s total ownership to 90%. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance will retain the remaining 10% shareholding. The transaction is expected to be finalized during the first quarter of 2027, pending approval from the relevant regulatory authorities, including the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. The agreement represents another major step in ITA Airways’ integration into the Lufthansa Group and reinforces Lufthansa’s long-term expansion strategy in the European aviation market.
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ITA Airways confirmed that it will continue operating under its own brand, maintaining a strong Italian identity centered on quality, innovation, reliability and customer service. The airline stated that deeper integration within the Lufthansa Group will create greater industrial and commercial synergies with the group’s other carriers while preserving ITA Airways’ Italian heritage. The company also highlighted Italy’s strategic importance within the European aviation landscape, noting that the country represents the third-largest economy in the European Union and one of Lufthansa Group’s most important international markets outside the United States and its home markets.
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The integration process is expected to further strengthen Italy’s international connectivity while supporting ITA Airways’ long-term growth and competitiveness. The airline emphasized that it will continue focusing on delivering a more integrated and efficient travel experience while benefiting from being part of one of the world’s largest airline groups. Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways, described the agreement as a major industrial and strategic milestone for the carrier, adding that Lufthansa’s decision demonstrates confidence in the progress achieved by the airline in recent years. According to Eberhart, full integration into Lufthansa Group will allow ITA Airways to compete more effectively in global markets while continuing to promote Italian connectivity and the value of “Made in Italy” worldwide.
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