By Maria Júlia Baumert ( August 10, 2026, 13:00 GMT | Insight) -- MLex Summary: Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s deal with Italia Trasporto Aereo, or ITA Airways, has been notified to Brazil’s antitrust authority, according to the country’s Official Journal. The notification concerns Lufthansa’s decision to exercise an option to increase its stake in ITA Airways and secure a majority holding. Under Brazil’s merger review rules, the filing could qualify for a fast-track review, which is typically completed within 30 days, or be subject to a full-form investigation with a statutory review period of up to 240 days, depending on the parties’ market positions, concentration levels and other competitive factors.See below. ...
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