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Airplanes and mergers. Alaska Group buys Virgin America for USD 2.6 billion

Seattle, Usa - Through the merger the Group will become America’s fifth carrier

Following months of rumors the proposal for the acquisition of Richard Brenson’s American Airlines has finally arrived as Alaska Air Group offers a $2.6 billion deal. The offer is currently under the scrutiny of governmental authorities in order to avoid eventual violations of antitrust laws and verify whether Alaska Air Group could turn into a too prominent player given the high number of commercial r...

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Rome, Italy, 04/04/2016 15:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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