TAP Air Portugal

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 Helen Massy-Beresford
It may turn out that a deal that took the industry by surprise when it was announced in late 2023 could be the first to take a concrete consolidation step.
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 Helen Massy-Beresford
European Commission scrutiny and political upheaval are slowing plans for airline consolidation in the region.
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 James Pozzi
The conference explored issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF and CFM International Leap and the outlook for the engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Kurt Hofmann
The positive results are not a one-off, TAP's new CEO Luis Rodrigues said, adding that the carrier has seen eight quarters in a row with positive EBITA figures.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As it posted a big increase in quarterly profit, Air France-KLM reported that capacity across its airlines reached 92% of 2019 levels in the second quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Airline consolidation is gaining traction in Europe: Air Europa and TAP Air Portugal are next in line to be acquired.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Portuguese government wants to privatize or part-privatize the carrier, which has been undergoing a restructuring process.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Christine Ourmieres-Widener will take over as CEO of the aviation business unit at Groupe Dubreuil Oct. 31.
Airlines & Lessors