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The scenario of the European skies

Brussels, Belgium - Everything is in motion

The consolidation of the European skies seems to be not concluded for 2008. One again in the centre of attention there is the German airline Lufthansa: after the three take-overs (Brussels, bmi and Austrian Airlines) and the launch of Lufthansa Italia, probably the next step will be SAS. According to several indiscretions, the two airlines could be close negotiations within 2009. Moreover, Lufthansa...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1097795
Rome, Italy, 12/16/2008 17:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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