MILAN: Italy's industry ministry is open to discussions with any investor interested in the rescue of troubled carrier Alitalia, including infrastructure group Atlantia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.
An involvement of Atlantia could be a turning point in the rescue effort led by Ferrovie, but sources have previously said the plan still lacked a political green light. 5-Star head Luigi Di Maio, who is also Italy's industry minister, have blamed Atlantia for poor maintenance of the motorway network, adding the government would revoke the group's motorway concession. Atlantia has always denied wrongdoing.The ministry on Friday postponed for the fourth time a deadline for Ferrovie to present a binding rescue bid for Alitalia, extending it to July 15.