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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding bid for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal

Air France‑KLM has submitted a non‑binding offer for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, joining the long‑delayed privatisation process as rivals IAG and the Lufthansa Group face a looming deadline. The group positions Lisbon as a strategic hub amid Middle East disruption and higher fuel costs.

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
aviation   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Boeing   United Airlines  
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Reuters • Oliver Taslic

United’s first-class-heavy jet — a well‑timed bet as fuel costs surge

By Reuters: United trumpeted a new plane where half the seats are in a premium tier. With jet fuel up 100% since the Iran war, and some carriers fearing shortages, racing upmarket may seem an odd priority.

Also: View from the Wing and Business Insider
2026-04-02T05:10:30.279991-07:00
defense   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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