Air France faces myriad hurdles in reviving Alitalia: talks could lead to European star; overhaul in order

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The Italian government is permitting Air France KLM S.A. to enter exclusive negotiations with Italian airline Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. (Alitalia) to obtain a controlling stake. The government owns a 49.9% stake in Alitalia. However, Air France KLM faces financial, industrial, and political challenges, including opposition from some quarters in Italy to allowing foreign ownership of Alitalia.

Acquisitions & mergers, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Italy, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, France, Company acquisition/merger, Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A., Air France KLM S.A.

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British Midland, UAL seek consent for code-sharing

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British Midland Airways and United Airlines are carrying out initiatives for code-sharing on routes across the Atlantic between the US and Europe. However, the two carriers must first deal with treaty and antitrust regulations.

Europe, Intnl Air Passenger Svc, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation, Air courier services, International airlines, British Midland Airways Ltd., United Air Lines Inc.

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Virgin's Branson may revive plan for U.S. airline

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Virgin Group Ltd.'s founder, Richard Branson, is once again considering launching a low-fare airline in the United States. Brason is reconsidering the idea amidst the crisis in the U.S. airline industry.

Executive changes & profiles, TRANSPORTATION BY AIR, Air Transportation, Officials and employees, Air transportation industry, Civil aviation, Branson, Richard, Virgin Retail Group Ltd.

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