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Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group after securing all required regulatory approvals. The combined airlines operate 175 aircraft and will retain separate brands, giving Pegasus a larger European footprint as it begins a new phase of expansion.
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Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group after securing all required regulatory approvals. The combined airlines operate 175 aircraft and will retain separate brands, giving Pegasus a larger European footprint as it begins a new phase of expansion.
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