 In 2002 Alitalia received a capital increase of €1.432 billion under the government of Silvio Berlusconi.In 2004 the Berlusconi government gave a €400mn 'bridge' loan to Alitalia.In 2005 the capital of Alitalia was increased by €1.6 billion, including an over €500mn bond float issued with the promise of a return to profit in 2006.