TAP Air Portugal

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Lufthansa Group plans to bring TAP Air Portugal into its multihub system within 18 months of regulatory approval as it targets South Atlantic growth, notably to Brazil.

The privatization of TAP Air Portugal was Lufthansa’s to lose, so the group was prepared to pay big money for the latest addition.

By buying a large stake in TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa Group stands to lower its average fleet age with more new-generation aircraft under its umbrella.

TAP's CEO has welcomed Lufthansa's winning bid for a stake in the airline but warned tough regulatory approvals, and a looming Brazilian tourist tax, lie ahead.

TAP is more efficient across most of the families the two carriers have in common, except for the Airbus A320neo, where Lufthansa has a marginal edge.

Lufthansa forecasts up to $502 million in synergies from its TAP Air Portugal acquisition, boosting its market share to 20% and reinforcing Lisbon as its South Atlantic hub.

Portugal’s government has chosen Lufthansa as the successful bidder for flag carrier TAP Air Portugal.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit strengthened bids for TAP stake, emphasizing growth, connectivity and sovereignty.

Engine MRO providers must adapt to continuing parts shortages rather than wait for supply conditions to normalize, TAP’s chief operating officer has told Aero-Engines Europe.

TAP completes restructuring and launches a decade-long strategy while facing fuel costs, maintenance pressures and Lisbon constraints.

Air France-KLM trims 2026 capacity outlook as fuel price hikes linked to Middle East conflict hit profits, leading to a $67 million net loss.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for TAP minority stake, aiming to expand Lisbon’s hub and strengthen Europe-Latin America and trans-Atlantic routes.

European airlines face operational disruptions as they resume flights to Venezuela, with capacity constraints at Valencia's Arturo Michelena Airport.

European airlines expand in-house MRO capabilities to counter capacity risks, manage costs and improve flexibility amid rising material prices.

If Airbus does choose to develop a stretched version of the A220, it may come too late for Air France-KLM, according to the airline group's CEO Ben Smith.

The sale of a stake in TAP will be followed by a new Lisbon airport, expansion of the existing gateway and investment in Portugal’s air traffic control system.

Acquisition target TAP Air Portugal’s bookings are remaining resilient, despite higher fuel prices.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Portugal has requested binding bids from Lufthansa and Air France-KLM for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal; Carbon Analysis imagines how each combined airline would perform from an efficiency standpoint.

The Portuguese government has invited Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group to submit binding bids for a stake in TAP Air Portugal.

The Cateringpor sale was one of the commitments set out in TAP’s restructuring plan, approved by the European Commission in 2021.

TAP Air Portugal plans to continue its course of “disciplined and sustainable growth” in 2026, the airline says, with a focus on transatlantic services.

The nonbinding offers confirm the airline groups’ interest in the Portuguese carrier, which offers a Lisbon hub and market access to Brazil.

Meeting the deadline to submit bids for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have made non-binding offers, while IAG has abstained.