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Portugal launches privatization process for Azores Airlines

Portugal has opened a new privatization process for Azores Airlines, moving to transfer the state-owned regional carrier into private hands. The announcement marks a separate restructuring track from the government's ongoing TAP privatization and signals renewed focus on Atlantic regional connectivity and ownership reform.

2026-03-20T08:54:54.342514-07:00
Safran   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Safran advances system testing ahead of 2027 ground trials of open-fan engine front module

By FlightGlobal: Safran Aircraft Engines is ramping up system-level testing for a future open-fan engine as it builds towards full-scale ground tests next year of the front module - including the 4m (13ft)-diameter fan - and ultimately flight tests of a complete powerplant in 2029.

2026-03-20T09:01:28.659345-07:00
PaxEx   Orders   Air Canada   Airlines   Boeing 737  
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Air Canada Rouge flight attendants protest planned service upgrades including new cabins and Wi‑Fi

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight attendants at Air Canada are protesting the Montreal-based carrier’s plans to improve service, including an enhanced experience with upgraded cabins, better in-flight entertainment, free Wi-Fi, and improved food and beverages, at its leisure subsidiary Air Canada Rouge.

2026-03-20T09:09:51.958156-07:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Turkish Airlines adds London Stansted as third airport in UK capital

By Air Data News: Turkish Airlines has launched regular operations to London Stansted Airport, becoming the third airport in the UK capital served by the carrier alongside.

2026-03-20T06:18:12.087317-07:00