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The Council of Italian Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato – FS) decided Tuesday to present an offer for the acquisition of Alitalia in crisis. This was announced by the railway company in a press release. Just hours before the end of the bidding period, Easyjet reaffirmed its interest in Alitalia. An entry into Alitalia rehabilitated would be in line with the current Easyjet strategy in Italy, announced Wednesday
The Italian government had declared in mid-October that it wanted to keep about 15% of the capital of the airline. It welcomes the decision of the Italian Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato – FS) to offer Alitalia to the troubled airline. "This marks the beginning of a major change for Alitalia," said Deputy Prime Minister and Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio. Thanks to the support of the State Railways, it will be possible to create the first company in the world bringing together aircraft, railways and buses, "the minister said.
Alitalia falls under a special public administration after employees rejected a bailout last year. In addition, the state has granted a bridge loan of 900 million euros and is seeking a buyer. The deadline will be until Wednesday Wednesday.
According to Carsten Spohr, the AUA's parent company, Lufthansa, can imagine cooperation with the insolvent airline Alitalia, but an investment with the Italian state is out of the question. "We can imagine a commercial partnership," Spohr said Tuesday during a conference call.
(APA)
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