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Apr 22, 2008 (newstodate): Air France/KLM has now officially backed out from the deal with Alitalia, leaving Aeroflot the sole potential contender.
At a recent meeting with the incoming Italian prime minister, the Russian president confirmed sustained Russian interest in reopening negotiations with Alitalia if talks with AF/KLM broke down, as is now the case.
At the same time, the EU commission has again reiterated that there will be no permission for the Italian government to provide loans to the ailing carrier to keep it flying while negotiations are being held.
At a recent meeting with the incoming Italian prime minister, the Russian president confirmed sustained Russian interest in reopening negotiations with Alitalia if talks with AF/KLM broke down, as is now the case.
At the same time, the EU commission has again reiterated that there will be no permission for the Italian government to provide loans to the ailing carrier to keep it flying while negotiations are being held.