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Pegasus completes acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings, combining 175 aircraft under separate brands

Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group after securing the required regulatory approvals, concluding a process that began with its bid 10 months ago. The combined operation comprises 175 aircraft, while Czech Airlines and Smartwings will continue operating as separate brands.

Discovered 2026-10-01T08:50:06.159036-07:00 | 2026-10-01T08:50:06.159036-07:00

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The transaction expands Pegasus’ European footprint through a combined 175-aircraft operation, while preserving the acquired carriers’ separate brands.
Completion follows required regulatory approvals and comes as Pegasus pursues European growth amid a more challenging operating environment, as noted in its approval for the Smartwings acquisition.
The deal is a concrete example of continued airline-sector consolidation involving established national and low-cost operators.

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