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Venezuela revokes permits for six international carriers after flight suspensions amid US tensions

Venezuela has revoked the operating permits of six international airlines — Iberia, TAP, Avianca, LATAM, Turkish Airlines and GOL — after they suspended flights to Caracas following FAA safety warnings amid rising US–Venezuela tensions. Published in Official Gazette No. 43264, the move deepens the country's connectivity crisis.

2025-11-27T01:20:58.397204-08:00

Euronews

FAA warns pilots over Venezuelan airspace as carriers suspend flights and Spain extends NOTAM

2025-11-25T03:44:36.274481-08:00

AeroTime

TAP to introduce Premium Economy on A330neo and A321LR from summer 2026

2025-12-04T03:37:10.573522-08:00

Bloomberg

Air France–KLM formalises bid for up to 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal

2025-11-18T23:41:42.700339-08:00

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Aviation Source

TAP adds Premium Economy to long-haul; easyJet unveils two Summer 2026 routes; digital tools reshape private-jet chartering TAP Air Portugal will introduce a Premium Economy cabin on its long‑haul fleet, while easyJet announced two Summer 2026 routes — Liverpool–Naples and Southend–Munich. Separately, 2025's wave of digital tools is reshaping private‑jet chartering, affecting booking, operational workflows and market transparency.

2025-12-06T14:25:01.338622-08:00

TAP adds Premium Economy to long-haul; easyJet unveils two Summer 2026 routes; digital tools reshape private-jet chartering

AeroTime

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TAP to introduce Premium Economy on A330neo and A321LR from summer 2026 TAP Air Portugal will add a dedicated Premium Economy cabin to long‑haul A330neo and A321LR services from summer 2026, creating an intermediate product between Business and Economy. The rollout extends the new cabin to narrowbody long‑haul A321LRs, an unusual implementation for the type.

2025-12-04T03:37:10.573522-08:00

TAP to introduce Premium Economy on A330neo and A321LR from summer 2026

Reuters

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Venezuela revokes permits for six international carriers after flight suspensions amid US tensions Venezuela has revoked the operating permits of six international airlines — Iberia, TAP, Avianca, LATAM, Turkish Airlines and GOL — after they suspended flights to Caracas following FAA safety warnings amid rising US–Venezuela tensions. Published in Official Gazette No. 43264, the move deepens the country's connectivity crisis.

2025-11-27T01:20:58.397204-08:00

Venezuela revokes permits for six international carriers after flight suspensions amid US tensions

Euronews

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FAA warns pilots over Venezuelan airspace as carriers suspend flights and Spain extends NOTAM The FAA has warned pilots to "exercise caution" in Venezuelan airspace amid worsening security and coordination concerns, prompting multiple international carriers — including Turkish Airlines and TAP — to suspend services and leaving hundreds stranded. Spain has extended a NOTAM recommending avoidance of the Maiquetía FIR through Dec. 1, 2025.

2025-11-25T03:44:36.274481-08:00

FAA warns pilots over Venezuelan airspace as carriers suspend flights and Spain extends NOTAM

Reuters

Portugal says only Europe’s three largest airline groups showed interest in TAP privatisation Portugal said the deadline for formal expressions of interest in the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal closed Saturday afternoon, with only Europe’s three largest airline groups registering interest. The limited bidder pool concentrates decision rights as the government advances a minority-stake sale.

2025-11-22T10:31:30.160147-08:00

Portugal says only Europe’s three largest airline groups showed interest in TAP privatisation

Reuters

FAA warns carriers of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned major airlines of a "potentially hazardous situation" when operating over Venezuela and urged carriers to exercise heightened caution. The advisory flagged safety concerns for flights transiting Venezuelan airspace and recommended vigilance until conditions are clarified.

2025-11-21T13:32:13.371276-08:00

FAA warns carriers of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela

Aviation Week

TAP Q3 2025 Net Profit €126M; Maintenance Arm Lifts Revenue to €1.33bn TAP Air Portugal posted Q3 2025 net profit of €126 million on revenue up 2.7% year‑on‑year to €1.33 billion, with growth led by stronger sales at its maintenance unit. The quarter raised nine‑month net to €55.2 million, even as the carrier reported compressing margins despite billion‑euro revenues.

2025-11-20T11:35:42.001339-08:00

TAP Q3 2025 Net Profit €126M; Maintenance Arm Lifts Revenue to €1.33bn

Bloomberg

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Air France–KLM formalises bid for up to 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal Air France–KLM has formally submitted an expression of interest to Portugal’s privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, seeking a minority holding of up to 44.9% in the national carrier. Its offer joins bids from Lufthansa and IAG as the government’s tender closes on 22 November.

2025-11-18T23:41:42.700339-08:00

Air France–KLM formalises bid for up to 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal

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Venezuela revokes permits for six international carriers after flight suspensions amid US tensions

FAA warns pilots over Venezuelan airspace as carriers suspend flights and Spain extends NOTAM

TAP to introduce Premium Economy on A330neo and A321LR from summer 2026

Air France–KLM formalises bid for up to 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal

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