(ANSA) - Rome, February 13 - Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) rail
group said Wednesday that "in light of the confirmations of
interest from Delta Airlines and EasyJet to be industrial
partners of FS in the Alitalia operation, the FS board met today
and decided to start negotiations with the two companies in
order to proceed in the definition of the main elements of the
plan for the new Alitalia".
The premier's office said Wednesday the government is willing
to "take part in the constitution of the New Alitalia, via the
economy ministry, on the condition that the business plan is
sustainable and in compliance with European norms."
It said a summit had just ended at the premier's office with
Premier Giuseppe Conte, Deputy Premier and Industry and Labour
Minister Luigi Di Maio and Economy Minister Giovanni Tria.
Delta Airlines and EasyJet are in "advanced" talks over the
rescue of troubled Italian airline Alitalia, Bloomberg reported
Wednesday citing sources close to the dossier.
The prospective partners have said they are interested in a
restructured Alitalia.
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