TAP Air Portugal

By Alex Derber
Larger players have benefited from remedying pandemic-induced workforce shortages.
Supply Chain

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 William Moore
This week, the Carbon Analysis looks at some Eastern European flag carriers, in line with Aviation Week’s MRO BEER event happening in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Alex Derber
Skyways Technics’ Hungarian facility will have access to Diehl Aviation Hungary’s two autoclaves, which are used to treat composite material.
MRO

By Victoria Moores
TAP Portugal is using buffer time and closer cooperation, particularly with airports, to protect against operational disruption and unpredictable events.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.
Supply Chain

By William Moore
Looking at Iberia, KLM, and TAP, progress appears to be slowing, apart from ITA/Alitalia, which is working to reduce emissions from a raised level.
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 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