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Pegasus wins Turkish approval to acquire Smartwings Group

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Turkey’s competition authority has approved Pegasus Airlines’ planned acquisition of the Smartwings Group, including Czech Airlines and subsidiary Smartwings. The July 23, 2026 decision clears a key regulatory step toward Pegasus taking sole control of the Czech-based group.

Discovered 2026-08-12T12:28:09.620949-07:00 | 2026-08-12T12:28:09.620949-07:00

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  • The approval removes a key Turkish regulatory hurdle for Pegasus’ planned acquisition and transfer of sole control of Smartwings Group.
  • The deal links Pegasus with Czech Airlines and Smartwings, creating a significant ownership development involving a Czech-based airline group and the broader European aviation market.

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