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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

Air France‑KLM has submitted a non‑binding offer to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as Parpublica moves to divest a 44.9% share. The group says it would use Lisbon as a southern hub and strengthen Brazil connectivity amid rival bids from IAG and Lufthansa.

Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Air France-KLM submits bid for TAP as deadline closes

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week, europeanbusinessmagazine.com and Financial Times
2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00
defense   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK and France launch 12-month study for joint successor to MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile

By FlightGlobal: France and the UK are to launch study work on a joint successor to the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile currently employed by their respective fleets of Eurofighter Typhoons and Dassault Aviation Rafales.

Also: UK Defence Journal and defence-industry.eu
2026-04-02T03:21:24.464331-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

GCAP advances as Edgewing wins £686m joint design contract from partner nations

By FlightGlobal: The three-nation Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is moving into its next phase of activity, following the award of a contract worth £686 million ($904 million).

2026-04-02T04:20:53.455568-07:00