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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

Portugal’s court has rejected a privatisation bid for Grupo SATA, blocking the government’s proposed sale of its Azorean carrier group. The decision prompted the European Commission to intervene in the divestment process, escalating regulatory scrutiny of SATA’s mandated post‑state‑aid restructuring.

2026-02-27T09:17:02.154145-08:00

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IAG posts €3.34bn 2025 profit as Iberia and British Airways deliver strongest margins

2026-02-27T00:51:25.586887-08:00

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TD Cowen sees ~30% upside for Southwest as passenger demand strengthens

2026-02-27T05:50:52.297453-08:00

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Jet2 named Britain’s favourite short‑haul carrier and sole UK Which? Recommended Provider

2026-02-27T05:11:33.591738-08:00

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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes Portugal’s court has rejected a privatisation bid for Grupo SATA, blocking the government’s proposed sale of its Azorean carrier group. The decision prompted the European Commission to intervene in the divestment process, escalating regulatory scrutiny of SATA’s mandated post‑state‑aid restructuring.

2026-02-27T09:17:02.154145-08:00

Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

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Altour survey: Business-travel rebound is driving private aviation growth and stabilizing demand Altour's latest survey finds business travel recovery is the central force behind renewed demand in private aviation, with respondents reporting demand has normalized and sector stability has returned. Operators also noted steadier booking patterns and a more predictable demand profile compared with the pandemic era.

2026-02-27T08:46:30.220853-08:00

Altour survey: Business-travel rebound is driving private aviation growth and stabilizing demand

AeroTime

UAE–UK business-charter market estimated at $159–$205M/year A triangulated analysis of observed flight hours, cost‑plus economics and movement reconstruction places annual UAE–UK business‑charter revenues between $159m and $205m. The estimate quantifies demand and operator economics for a high‑value bilateral segment serving executive travel and corporate transfers.

2026-02-27T06:15:12.239367-08:00

UAE–UK business-charter market estimated at $159–$205M/year

CNBC

TD Cowen sees ~30% upside for Southwest as passenger demand strengthens TD Cowen projects roughly 30% upside for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines' stock from current levels, reflecting a bullish analyst view. The call attributes the opportunity to strengthening passenger demand, positioning Southwest as a potential outperformer among carriers in the near-term equity market.

2026-02-27T05:50:52.297453-08:00

TD Cowen sees ~30% upside for Southwest as passenger demand strengthens

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Jet2 named Britain’s favourite short‑haul carrier and sole UK Which? Recommended Provider Jet2.com was named Britain’s favourite short‑haul airline and the only UK carrier to achieve Which? Recommended Provider status in a consumer survey, with passengers citing reliability and value. The accolade highlights Jet2’s competitive positioning in the UK leisure market as rivals grapple with cost and capacity challenges.

2026-02-27T05:11:33.591738-08:00

Jet2 named Britain’s favourite short‑haul carrier and sole UK Which? Recommended Provider

AirInsight

Iberia — Data-driven analysis of strategy, fleet and network A data-driven briefing on Iberia’s commercial strategy, fleet composition and network deployment. Combining operational metrics and The Engine Cowl’s latest reporting, the cluster assesses capacity allocation, long-haul fleet plans and hub-role adjustments that will shape Iberia’s slot, procurement and route decisions over coming years.

2026-02-27T04:10:50.751847-08:00

Iberia — Data-driven analysis of strategy, fleet and network

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Angola to move ahead with TAAG privatisation in 2026 Angola's government says it will proceed with the long‑awaited privatisation of state‑owned TAAG Angola Airlines in 2026, reopening formal talks this year. The move comes as TAAG advances a two‑year transformation programme targeting fleet renewal and a return to profitability.

2026-02-27T04:07:01.472485-08:00

Angola to move ahead with TAAG privatisation in 2026

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East African Court to Hear $1.05bn Claim by Supreme Airlines Against South Sudan Government The East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, will hear on March 10, 2026 a USD1.05 billion claim by Supreme Airlines against the Government of South Sudan. The carrier alleges the government failed to honour a contractual or financial obligation that forms the basis of the suit.

2026-02-27T00:51:34.824491-08:00

East African Court to Hear $1.05bn Claim by Supreme Airlines Against South Sudan Government

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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

IAG posts €3.34bn 2025 profit as Iberia and British Airways deliver strongest margins

TD Cowen sees ~30% upside for Southwest as passenger demand strengthens

Jet2 named Britain’s favourite short‑haul carrier and sole UK Which? Recommended Provider

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