TAP Air Portugal

By David Casey
A selection of new routes starting in September, including Europe-Asia additions by Air Serbia, Condor and T’Way.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Whoever gets control of TAP either solidifies a leading market position or can gain market share to better compete with much larger rivals.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
TAP has returned to pre-COVID level operations, reporting a Q2 profit based on strong summer demand, its structural transformation and MRO business.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
For an airline group that came into being through consolidation, the failure of IAG's latest planned deal to take over Air Europa must be a big disappointment.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
After dropping its proposed acquisition of Air Europa, IAG's CEO still sees benefits of consolidation and retains an interest in buying TAP Air Portugal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
IAG CEO Luis Gallego told an audience at Farnborough Airshow that recent action by the European Commission bodes well for its proposed acquisition of Air Europa.
Farnborough Airshow

By Aaron Karp
TAP Air Portugal is expanding its offering to Brazil with plans to open flights to Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO).
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues said technology improvements were a strategic must-have for TAP.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues has made progress with his top two priorities—improving operational reliability and staff morale.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
All airlines make improvement over the measured period, including ITA, effectively Alitalia’s replacement and the new Italian flag carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Paul Seidenman
AvAir has acquired the complete inventory of airframe and engine parts from shuttered MRO provider TAP Maintenance & Engineering Brazil.
Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Connectivity for far-flung overseas French destinations is a major focus for the country’s smaller airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
For the airline and aerospace industries, many questions about pandemic recovery remain unanswered.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
European carriers tack through myriad challenges.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton, Adrian Schofield
Airlines worldwide look forward to more clarity on industry consolidation activity in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The new CEO of French airlines Air Caraibes and French bee says she is open to more partnerships for the carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

Christian A. Klein
The AOG Technics unapproved parts scandal shows the aviation industry should rely more on technician experience than paperwork in identifying issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The resignation of Portugal's prime minister could throw a wrench in the government's plans to privatize TAP Air Portugal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Aftermarket stakeholders cite challenges with inflation in the parts market.
Supply Chain

By David Casey
TAP Air Portugal's head of strategy, network and partnerships Henri-Charles Ozarovsky speaks on the carrier's network and operational strengths.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Franco-Dutch airline has also said it is interested in TAP Air Portugal as Europe’s airline industry consolidates.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has long been saying that Air France-KLM wants to take an active part in European airline consolidation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The government of Portugal has announced plans to sell at least 51% of TAP Air Portugal, as it launched the long-awaited privatization process.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Former TAP Air Portugal CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener has filed a legal claim after her high-profile dismissal in March.
Airlines & Lessors