Air France-KLM Secures $1.1B Credit for Strategic M&A
Air France-KLM signed a €1 billion revolving credit facility with 12 banks to support its ongoing acquisitions of SAS and TAP Air Portugal.
Jun 21, 20264 min
Business
TAP Air Portugal A320 Tail Strike Under Investigation
Italy's ANSV and the French BEA are investigating a TAP Air Portugal A320 tail strike that occurred during takeoff from Rome Fiumicino on May 19, 2026.
Jun 8, 20263 min
Safety
Portugal General Strike June 3: 500 Flights Expected Down
A nationwide general strike in Portugal on June 3 is expected to cause 500 flight cancellations and significant rail disruption across the country.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Air France-KLM Eyes 'The Blue Group' Rebrand Amid Expansion
Air France-KLM may rebrand as 'The Blue Group' to better integrate new airlines as it raises its SAS stake to 60.5% and bids for TAP Air Portugal.
May 13, 20265 min
Business
Lufthansa to Take 90% Stake in ITA Airways for €325M
Lufthansa will increase its stake in ITA Airways to 90% for €325 million, accelerating European airline consolidation pending Q1 2027 approval.
May 12, 20266 min
Business
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM Bid for TAP Stake as IAG Withdraws
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submitted bids for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, while IAG withdrew, intensifying European airline consolidation.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business