{"id":187660,"date":"2026-05-12T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=187660"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:57:14","slug":"lufthansa-group-to-consolidate-control-of-ita-airways-with-majority-stake-purchase-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/05\/lufthansa-group-to-consolidate-control-of-ita-airways-with-majority-stake-purchase-in-june.html","title":{"rendered":"Lufthansa Group to Consolidate Control of ITA Airways with Majority Stake Purchase in June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Lufthansa Group<\/strong> has announced it will exercise its call option to increase its stake in <strong>ITA Airways<\/strong> to <strong>90%<\/strong> this coming June. This strategic move accelerates consolidation within the European market and positions Rome as a pivotal hub for South American routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased Shareholding and Financial Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The German carrier will bolster its presence in the Italian airline by acquiring a second tranche of shares equivalent to <strong>49%<\/strong>. The group currently holds a <strong>41%<\/strong> stake; therefore, this transaction will grant it majority control of the Rome-based carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points of the financial transaction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Investment<\/strong>: The capital outlay for this new share package will be <strong>\u20ac325 million<\/strong> (approximately <strong>$382 million<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: The execution of the purchase option is scheduled for <strong>June 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Closing<\/strong>: Completion of the majority acquisition is expected by the <strong>first quarter of 2027<\/strong>, pending the necessary regulatory approvals from the <strong>European Union<\/strong> and the <strong>United States<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/05\/lufthansa-group-bolsters-long-haul-fleet-with-order-for-20-airbus-and-boeing-aircraft.html\">Lufthansa Group Bolsters Long-Haul Fleet with Order for 20 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Integration and Financial Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lufthansa CEO <strong>Carsten Spohr<\/strong> highlighted during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that the integration of the Italian airline has been the fastest in the group\u2019s history. Although ITA Airways is still majority-owned by the Italian government, synergies with the German group have already begun to yield positive results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Profitability<\/strong>: In 2025, the airline reported its first annual net profit of <strong>\u20ac209 million<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>: These results were driven by early cost-structure benefits derived from its alignment with the German group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fifth Network Carrier<\/strong>: The company is already functioning as an integrated entity, serving as the group&#8217;s fifth network carrier across various operational areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Role of Rome as a Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lufthansa Group strategy involves strengthening <strong>Rome Airport<\/strong> as a fundamental <strong>hub<\/strong>. The primary objective is to enhance transatlantic routes, specifically toward <strong>South America<\/strong>, leveraging the geographic location and infrastructure of the Italian capital to expand its global reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the signing of the agreement in June, the process will remain subject to international regulatory oversight. 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