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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

Portugal’s court has rejected a privatisation bid for Grupo SATA, blocking the government’s proposed sale of its Azorean carrier group. The decision prompted the European Commission to intervene in the divestment process, escalating regulatory scrutiny of SATA’s mandated post‑state‑aid restructuring.

2026-02-27T09:17:02.154145-08:00
Business Wire

Archer to Integrate Starlink High-Speed Connectivity on Midnight eVTOL Air Taxis

By Business Wire: Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced it will work with Starlink to bring stable, reliable and high-speed connectivity to its air taxis, marking ...

2026-02-27T05:45:21.860263-08:00
Runway GirlBecca Alkema

Airbus Blames Pratt & Whitney GTF Delays for Reduced A320 Production Target; Flags Slow SAF Progress

By Runway Girl: Airbus’ frustration with Pratt & Whitney was palpable during its full-year earnings presentation earlier this month, with the European airframer directly blaming its reduced A320 production rate target on GTF engine delivery delays.

2026-02-27T05:13:09.915277-08:00
ReutersJoanna Plucinska, Raechel Job, Raechel Thankam Job

IAG beats profit estimates as premium demand and lower fuel costs lift results

By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG reported better-than-expected annual profit on Friday, helped by lower fuel costs and demand strength on core transatlantic routes and in premium cabins.

2026-02-27T00:51:25.586887-08:00