Alitalia-lite is set to rise from the ashes

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Series Details 27.8.08
Publication Date 27/08/2008
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Article suggests that Alitalia, Italy's state-controlled and loss-making airline, would initiate bankruptcy proceedings on the 29 August 2008 and a new 'Alitalia-lite' would rise from the ashes. Owned by a dozen or so Italian investors, it would merge with Air One, its smaller domestic rival.
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Alitalia: Press Release, 29.8.08 http://corporate.alitalia.com/en/Images/pr_29_08_2008_eng_(2)_tcm7-29371.pdf
France24, 1.9.08: Alitalia looks to private investors as state backs out http://www.france24.com/en/20080901-alitalia-airline-aviation-rescue-plan-debt-bankruptcy-government-italy&navi=ECONOMIE
The Economist, No.8592 9.8.08: Alitalia. Miracle postponed http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11885348
BBC News, 29.8.08: Alitalia seeks bankruptcy measure http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7588475.stm
France24, 29.8.08: Alitalia files for bankruptcy protection http://www.france24.com/en/20080829-alitalia-files-bankruptcy-protection-italy-aviation&navi=MONDE
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