Ministry of Economy and Finance and Lufthansa have confirmed the agreement for the sale of a minority stake in Ita to the German group. After signing, the agreement will be submitted to the Italian Court of Auditors and notified to the EU's Directorate General for Competition.

"We are convinced that this decision will allow the aviation market to develop in the interest of Italy", commented the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti. Ita Airways will continue to be the reference airline of the Italian country and to proudly represent Italy in the world.