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Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

Brazil’s competition regulator CADE approved Grupo Abra’s purchase of Chilean carrier Sky Airline. CADE found the deal would not undermine competition in the South American air market. The transaction still requires approvals in Chile and Peru to close.

2026-06-05T09:26:55.123344-07:00

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Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

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FAI Aviation’s Georg Gruber on scaling a global mission-critical aviation group out of Nuremberg

2026-06-05T06:42:09.116092-07:00

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Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium

2026-06-04T19:56:37.869478-07:00

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Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline Brazil’s competition regulator CADE approved Grupo Abra’s purchase of Chilean carrier Sky Airline. CADE found the deal would not undermine competition in the South American air market. The transaction still requires approvals in Chile and Peru to close.

2026-06-05T09:26:55.123344-07:00

Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan a proposed space-joint venture (“Bromo”) to test the EU’s revamped merger framework aimed at enabling globally competitive European champions. The deal’s progress is being shaped by timing and competitive concerns raised in Germany and Italy as discussions with the European competition authority continue.

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

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FAI Aviation’s Georg Gruber on scaling a global mission-critical aviation group out of Nuremberg Georg Gruber, associated with FAI Aviation, discusses how Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE) has helped the operator carve out a thriving niche despite being squeezed between Europe’s busiest hubs. The feature frames the strategy around building a global mission-critical aviation group centered on dependable regional operations.

2026-06-05T06:42:09.116092-07:00

FAI Aviation’s Georg Gruber on scaling a global mission-critical aviation group out of Nuremberg

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Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium Pakistan International Airlines’ planned handover to a consortium has been delayed by missing certificates, according to ch-aviation reporting. The documentation gaps are preventing the transaction from moving forward on schedule, extending uncertainty around the carrier’s transfer and next phase of ownership.

2026-06-04T19:56:37.869478-07:00

Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium

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Korean Air seeks up to $264M to cover debt and lease payments Korean Air is preparing to raise as much as $264 million to meet upcoming debt and lease-payment obligations. The move underscores the carrier’s focus on maintaining liquidity while continuing to fund its fleet commitments.

2026-06-04T17:44:31.152938-07:00

Korean Air seeks up to $264M to cover debt and lease payments

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TAP Air Portugal gets green light to sell its catering unit TAP Air Portugal has received approval to proceed with the sale of its catering unit, a non-core divestment aimed at restructuring the airline’s portfolio. The decision comes as TAP continues to navigate broader ownership and strategic shifts under Portugal’s privatization process.

2026-06-04T07:58:30.091706-07:00

TAP Air Portugal gets green light to sell its catering unit

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Kenya Airways chairman outlines plan to bid to operate another country’s national airline Kenya Airways chairman Kiprono Kittony says the carrier is preparing a bid to operate a second country’s national airline as part of its growth strategy and broader effort to strengthen its long-term recovery.

2026-06-04T03:45:22.261023-07:00

Kenya Airways chairman outlines plan to bid to operate another country’s national airline

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Emirates takes delivery of first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter Emirates SkyCargo has received its first Boeing 777-300ER converted to the 777-300ERSF freighter standard by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), marking a key step in the airline’s long-term cargo expansion plan. Emirates has committed to converting six additional 777-300ERs, bringing its total converted freighter order to ten units.

2026-06-02T23:42:59.855944-07:00

Emirates takes delivery of first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter

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Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

FAI Aviation’s Georg Gruber on scaling a global mission-critical aviation group out of Nuremberg

Missing certificates stall PIA handover to consortium

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