Cramer Ball, Alitalia Chief Executive Officer, said: "There is still much to do to reach our long- term goals, but this year has seen our team achieve many significant milestones. The next phase of our investment strategy will see €400 million being committed to fleet, cabins, technology and infrastructure in 2016. Our most important investment to date, and the one bearing most fruit, has been the investment in our people. It is the people of Alitalia who are bringing this brand to life and creating a new force in European aviation. I thank each and every one of the Alitalia employees for their hard work and dedication".