Italy's Alitalia announced it will not renew its partnership and joint venture agreements with Air France-KLM when the deal expires in 2017. The partnership, writes Radiocor press agency, concerns the passenger services of the airlines between France, Italy and the Netherlands, along with marketing, the sale and distribution of Alitalia's cargo belly services operated by Air France-KLM. The deals date back to 2009 and 2010. Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways owns a 49 per cent stake in … [Read more...] about Alitalia to end deal with Air France-KLM in 2017
Silvano Cassano
Alitalia names new CEO
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has named Silvano Cassano as CEO of ‘new Atilalia’, which will become effective after it closes a major investment deal with Abu-Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways. Cassano has more than 35 years of experience in senior management roles across a number of industries. He has also served as chairman and CEO of Italian shipping company Grandi Navi Veloci, CEO of global fashion brand Benetton Group, CEO of Fiat Auto Financial and Consumer Services, and … [Read more...] about Alitalia names new CEO