Lufthansa buys minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways, hopes to eventually take control

Lufthansa signed a deal with the Italian government to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways for €325 million.
The deal allows Lufthansa to increase its share in ITA Airways over time and potentially take full control.
ITA Airways aims to become a leading international carrier, and the deal will allow it to expand its fleet and workforce over the next four years.
Rome's Fiumicino airport and Milan will become new hubs for the Lufthansa Group.
The agreement is subject to approval from European competition authorities.