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ch-aviation • Aleksa Spanjevic

Portuguese President Signs Decree Launching TAP Air Portugal Privatization

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has signed a decree-law to kick off the long-delayed privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, formally reopening the sale process for the state-owned carrier and inviting bids from major European airlines and financial investors.

2025-08-11T04:58:15.941602-07:00

Bloomberg

Turkish Airlines submits binding bid for minority stake in Air Europa

2025-08-08T02:34:40.831979-07:00

Airways Magazine

Lufthansa Withdraws from Air Europa Stake Race, Leaving Turkish Airlines as Sole Bidder

2025-08-05T08:09:14.536742-07:00

Reuters

Rolls-Royce poised to offload £4 billion pension liabilities to PIC

2025-08-08T02:55:55.834823-07:00

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GE Aerospace inks six-year CT7 components deal with Barnes Aerospace in UK GE Aerospace has awarded Barnes Aerospace a six-year contract to supply CT7 engine components from its Newton Abbot facility, strengthening UK supply chain resilience under the government’s Strategic Defense Review. The deal backs key platforms, including MoD’s New Medium Helicopter programme, and underscores GE’s commitment to UK industrial capacity.

2025-08-13T09:00:27.393457-07:00

GE Aerospace inks six-year CT7 components deal with Barnes Aerospace in UK

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El Al leases 2025/26 Heathrow slots from Virgin Atlantic El Al has agreed to lease nine weekly slots at London Heathrow from Virgin Atlantic for the 2025/26 winter schedule, strengthening its European network and capitalizing on high-demand peak hours. The move marks a strategic expansion for Israel’s flag carrier in one of the world’s busiest hubs.

2025-08-13T06:36:43.195938-07:00

El Al leases 2025/26 Heathrow slots from Virgin Atlantic

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Portugal launches reprivatization of TAP Air Portugal, offers up to 49.9% stake as Lufthansa shows interest Portugal’s president has formally approved legislation to reprivatize TAP Air Portugal, authorizing the sale of up to 49.9% of the carrier. The government has invited suitors to bid in the long-delayed process, with Lufthansa already signaling its interest in a minority stake.

2025-08-13T01:21:26.517213-07:00

Portugal launches reprivatization of TAP Air Portugal, offers up to 49.9% stake as Lufthansa shows interest

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Ryanair Sofia–London Flight Denied Czech Airspace, Escorted by Eurofighter Jets On August 11, a Ryanair Boeing 737 flying from Sofia to London was denied overflight of Czech airspace and escorted by German Eurofighter Typhoons across southern Germany.

2025-08-12T19:04:30.228424-07:00

Ryanair Sofia–London Flight Denied Czech Airspace, Escorted by Eurofighter Jets

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Brussels Airlines Sees 12% Summer Surge in Scandinavia Traffic as ‘Coolcation’ Demand Climbs Brussels Airlines recorded a 12% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers to Scandinavia over the summer period as travellers search out cooler climates amid Europe’s heatwaves. The carrier said the uptick reflects rising demand for ‘coolcation’ destinations, bolstering its leisure-market strategy for warm-weather peaks.

2025-08-12T08:21:48.374348-07:00

Brussels Airlines Sees 12% Summer Surge in Scandinavia Traffic as ‘Coolcation’ Demand Climbs

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Turkish Airlines bids €275M ($320M) for 26–27% of Air Europa Turkish Airlines has submitted a binding offer of €275 million (USD 320 million) to acquire a 26–27% stake in Spain’s Air Europa, advancing from preliminary discussions to a firm bid for equity in the leisure carrier.

2025-08-12T05:44:02.691445-07:00

Turkish Airlines bids €275M ($320M) for 26–27% of Air Europa

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Lufthansa to Relaunch Munich–Riyadh Nonstop Service from Oct. 26, 2025 After Eight-Year Hiatus Lufthansa will reinstate non-stop service between its Munich hub (MUC) and Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia’s capital, on Oct. 26, 2025, marking the carrier’s return to the route after an eight-year suspension. Flights will operate thrice weekly under flight number LH640.

2025-08-12T02:35:23.455985-07:00

Lufthansa to Relaunch Munich–Riyadh Nonstop Service from Oct. 26, 2025 After Eight-Year Hiatus

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German Aviation Lobby Calls for Overhaul of Taxes and Fees Amid Sluggish Recovery Germany’s aviation lobby group BDL has warned that state levies and charges are dragging the sector into stagnation, with first-half passenger volumes at just 99.4 million — 15.8% below 2019 levels — and growth slowing to 2.8%. BDL is demanding sweeping policy and cost-structure reforms to halt airline withdrawal from German airports and restore post-pandemic competitiveness.

2025-08-11T17:08:14.997031-07:00

German Aviation Lobby Calls for Overhaul of Taxes and Fees Amid Sluggish Recovery