Air France KLM appears to be on the verge of being named a minority partner in the reorganized Alitalia, beating out Lufthansa for the right to purchase a 20%-25% stake, according to widespread press reports from Italy.
Investor group Compagnia Aerea Italia met with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi yesterday and “explained . . . their [...]
Etihad Airways could acquire Europe’s third largest low-fare airline, Air Berlin if the deal goes through.
If the deal proceeds, Etihad would be the first to accomplish a takeover across continents, after talks between British Airways and Qantas failed last week. In addition to its commercial limitations, the airlines would face regulatory hurdles such as bilateral [...]
Britain’s BMI is being taken over by Lufthansa for €400m (£318m).
Lufthansa, which already owns just under 30% of BMI, has bought the 50% owned by BMI chairman Sir Michael Bishop, taking its stake to 80%. The remaining 20% of BMI is owned by Sweden-based Scandinavian Airlines, which has said it also wants to sell.
British Airways are currently preparing for their 12-double decker A380’s which should arrive from April 2012.
… The A380 is a much quieter aircraft and is producing only a quarter of the noise of the Boeing 747-400.
Lufthansa to open all-premium Dubai route with PrivatAir BBJ: “Lufthansa is to open a new all-premium Boeing Business Jet service between Munich and Dubai in May in partnership with Swiss-based business aircraft operator”
First in Europe to commence trans-Atlantic green flights
SAS Scandinavian Airlines today concluded Europe’s first commercial
trans-Atlantic green approach trial, which is designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. SK904, an Airbus A330, from New York’s Newark airport arrived early this morning at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, following a successful Continuous Descent Approach (CDA).
