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aerotelegraph.com • Stefan Eiselin

Portugal asks Air France‑KLM, IAG and Lufthansa to submit binding bids for TAP privatisation

Portugal has advanced TAP Air Portugal’s privatisation, asking the three shortlisted bidders — Air France‑KLM, IAG and Lufthansa Group — to submit concrete offers. The government requires firms to specify price, plans for developing TAP and proposals for sharing future financial upside with the state.

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2026-01-05T01:21:05.047558-08:00

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Cranky Flier

American Airlines remakes post-Christmas schedule to boost operations and invest in network

By Cranky Flier: The weekend after Christmas is usually blissfully quiet for us at Cranky Network Weekly as airlines usually just do a little clean-up and let their network teams catch their collective breath.

2026-01-05T03:49:47.660207-08:00

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Expert Opinion: Taxiing Hazards — How Complacency on the Ramp Drives Ground Incidents

By AINonline: Ground accidents all too common across operations.

2026-01-05T04:10:19.028401-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Senior completes sale of aerostructures unit to Sullivan Street Partners for £200m

By FlightGlobal: UK-listed supplier Senior has completed the sale of its aerostructures business to investment and buyout firm Sullivan Street Partners for a total value of £200 million ($269 million).

2026-01-05T03:08:41.528206-08:00

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FlightGlobal

ProMedia Group acquires FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and other DVV Media titles to expand international transport and HR portfolio

By FlightGlobal: Dutch professional publisher ProMedia Group has acquired the aviation, transport and HR portfolios of the UK-based DVV Media International. With the acquisition of renowned titles such as FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and HeavyLift, ProMedia strengthens its international position and focuses on the further digitalisation of these brands.

2026-01-05T02:24:13.850893-08:00

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eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour begins in New York

By eVTOL Insights: Vertical Aerospace has announced its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft has been completed and will begin piloted flight testing this month, following commissioning.

2026-01-05T02:24:10.970470-08:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

EU studies stealth turboprop light-attack aircraft to replace aging fleets by 2035–2040

By AeroTime: The EU is studying a stealth-focused turboprop light attack aircraft to address an aging fleet and low-intensity mission needs on the 2035–2040 horizon.

2026-01-05T04:10:38.719038-08:00

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Airbus names new commercial aircraft CEO as it confronts supply‑chain pressures and key decisions on A220 stretch and open‑fan engine

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm Jan. 5, 2026, © Leeham News: The big news at Airbus at the start of this year is the new president and chief executive officer for Airbus Commercial Aircraft: Lars..

2026-01-05T00:27:53.621041-08:00

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Portugal asks Air France‑KLM, IAG and Lufthansa to submit binding bids for TAP privatisation

American Airlines remakes post-Christmas schedule to boost operations and invest in network

Expert Opinion: Taxiing Hazards — How Complacency on the Ramp Drives Ground Incidents

Senior completes sale of aerostructures unit to Sullivan Street Partners for £200m

ProMedia Group acquires FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and other DVV Media titles to expand international transport and HR portfolio

Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour begins in New York

EU studies stealth turboprop light-attack aircraft to replace aging fleets by 2035–2040

Airbus names new commercial aircraft CEO as it confronts supply‑chain pressures and key decisions on A220 stretch and open‑fan engine

Expert Opinion: Taxiing Hazards — How Complacency on the Ramp Drives Ground Incidents

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EU studies stealth turboprop light-attack aircraft to replace aging fleets by 2035–2040