LAM to restart Lisbon flights and launch long‑haul services to Brazil and India

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo announced state carrier LAM will resume nonstop services to Portugal and introduce long‑haul routes to Brazil and India — its most ambitious international expansion since entering a major restructuring programme in early 2025. No launch dates were given; Lisbon was described as a priority.

Discovered 2025-12-09T01:48:03.233273-08:00 | 2025-12-09T01:48:03.233273-08:00

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  • Restoring Maputo–Lisbon reinstates direct competition on a Europe–Africa trunk route suspended in Feb 2024 and could affect fares and connectivity as Portugal’s TAP privatisation process reshapes gateway dynamics.
  • The announcement follows LAM’s entry into a major restructuring in early 2025 and aligns with Mozambique’s $710m plan to overhaul civil aviation, signalling coordinated state support to rebuild international connectivity.
  • Opening a Brazil link comes as Brazilian carriers report strong long‑haul demand and regional OEM engagement is active in Mozambique; see recent strength in Brazil long‑haul demand and Embraer’s outreach pitching the E195‑E2 to Mozambican carriers (Azul/Gol demand, Embraer pitch).

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