Arabi investono: Etihad compra il 33% di Darwin Airlane

Air of change and expansion for the small border airport. Neighboring cities such as Como can also benefit from it. In fact, the Ticino airline Darwin Airline has sold 33% of its share package to Etihad Airways, one of the most important airlines in the world of the United Arab Emirates. For Darwin and the Lugano airport, this is an operation with an almost unique value. As confirmed yesterday in Lugano at a press conference, the company's headquarters will remain in the subcenerina city even if the Darwin brand will be replaced by the new Etihad Regional. According to the president of Darwin, Emilio Martinenghi, "the new partnership is a result that can be a stimulus for everyone". The CEO of the Ticino company, Maurizo Merlo, on the other hand, spoke of a "historic moment". Not without reason, perhaps, if you think that the arrival of the Arabs will lead to the opening of 21 new routes and 16 destinations in the short term. Etihad Airways commercial director, Peter Baumgartner, clarified the reason that led to the new partnership: "We focus on companies that have already created their own network, their own market, instead of having to introduce ourselves into already built markets. From next June we will launch a direct flight to and from Zurich. By creating Etihad Regional, Darwin will increase Etihad's prestige and vice versa. "