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Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws

Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitted non‑binding offers for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal by the April 2 government deadline, triggering an evaluation by state holding company Parpublica. British Airways owner IAG declined to participate, leaving two bidders in the privatization process.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

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Latvia grants $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel shock and €380m bond pressure tighten liquidity

2026-04-01T03:55:23.273636-07:00

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Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

2026-04-01T23:58:23.695218-07:00

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier Brazil's civil aviation regulator has revoked the air operator certificate of regional carrier MAP Linhas Aéreas, immediately grounding the airline. The decision removes MAP from service and will disrupt its regional capacity until the regulator issues further details and next steps.

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

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Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitted non‑binding offers for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal by the April 2 government deadline, triggering an evaluation by state holding company Parpublica. British Airways owner IAG declined to participate, leaving two bidders in the privatization process.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws

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Georgian Airways exits widebody operations Georgian Airways has announced it is exiting widebody operations, removing long‑haul aircraft from its fleet and focusing on narrowbody regional services. The decision represents a material change to the carrier’s capacity profile and alters demand for widebody support in its markets.

2026-04-01T23:58:23.695218-07:00

Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

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Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive Garuda Indonesia resumed trading today, with its shares moving into positive territory after a suspension. The rebound marks a short-term improvement in investor sentiment for the carrier and highlights shifting market dynamics for Southeast Asian airlines amid ongoing volatility and analyst scrutiny.

2026-04-01T18:20:58.152054-07:00

Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive

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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in PLAY Europe, a Malta-based carrier holding a Maltese AOC. The minority purchase aims to secure an EU operator certificate, broaden Icelandair’s operational flexibility across Europe and enable new charter and commercial opportunities.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC

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China Southern the only 'big three' Chinese carrier to report a net profit in 2025 as peers stay loss-making China's three largest carriers largely failed to regain net profitability in 2025: only China Southern Airlines reported a net profit, while China Eastern and Air China remained loss-making. The trio have struggled to post net profits since the Covid pandemic, highlighting an uneven recovery across major groups.

2026-04-01T04:45:37.507770-07:00

China Southern the only 'big three' Chinese carrier to report a net profit in 2025 as peers stay loss-making

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Latvia grants $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel shock and €380m bond pressure tighten liquidity Latvia's government has approved a short‑term $35m emergency loan to airBaltic after recent jet‑fuel price spikes doubled fuel costs, leaving the carrier exposed with a €380m bond and limited hedges. The aid is intended as a bridge while management pursues further funding options.

2026-04-01T03:55:23.273636-07:00

Latvia grants $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel shock and €380m bond pressure tighten liquidity

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Lithuania's Avion Express to return 15 aircraft Ch-aviation reports Lithuania-based ACMI and charter operator Avion Express will return 15 aircraft. The decision immediately reduces deployable wet-lease capacity across Europe from a prominent ACMI supplier and removes aircraft availability in the short-term market for carriers seeking wet-lease support.

2026-03-31T21:01:16.694815-07:00

Lithuania's Avion Express to return 15 aircraft

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Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa submit non‑binding bids for minority stake in TAP as IAG withdraws

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

Latvia grants $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel shock and €380m bond pressure tighten liquidity

Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

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