Portuguese carrier TAP is being put up for sale by the government

Air France–KLM and Lufthansa submit non-binding offers for TAP Air Portugal

April 3, 2026

The long-anticipated privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has entered a decisive phase, as two of Europe’s largest airline groups—Air France–KLM and Lufthansa Group—have formally submitted non-binding offers for the Portuguese flag carrier. The development marks a significant step in the restructuring of Europe’s aviation landscape, with TAP positioned as a strategically valuable asset

Delta will introduce Amazon Leo on hundreds of Delta aircraft

Delta to roll out Amazon Leo for Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

April 1, 2026

Delta Air Lines (Delta) will introduce Amazon Leo across hundreds of its aircraft, beginning with an initial rollout on 500 planes from 2028, while working with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—enhancing personalisation and onboard connectivity for customers. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ITA Airways is now fully integrated into the Star Alliance’s global network

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance network

April 1, 2026

Star Alliance has officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance. ITA Airways celebrated its entry with a ceremony at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge in Rome Fiumicino Airport’s Terminal 3. The event was led by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer

dnata rebrands Italian operations after full integration

March 31, 2026

dnata, the global air and travel services provider, has completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business into its global organisation, with all operations now conducted under the dnata brand. This milestone follows dnata’s full acquisition of its Italian ground services subsidiary, previously operating as Airport Handling, after progressively increasing its shareholding in recent

Airspace closures cut Middle East flights by 59%

March 30, 2026

IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has revealed that widespread airspace closures across the Middle East since February 28, 2026, have resulted in a 59% reduction in all flights operating to, from, and within the region. This is based on data accurate up to and including March 22, 2026. Data from IBA’s Insight aviation

SAS is extending its Medevac partnership with the Norwegian Armed Forces

SAS and Norwegian Armed Forces extend Medevac partnership

March 27, 2026

SAS and the Norwegian Armed Forces have renewed their long-standing Medevac partnership through to 2027, reinforcing a civil–military collaboration that has become a critical component of Europe’s medical evacuation capability. The extension, approved by the Norwegian Government, ensures continued access to a highly specialised airborne medical service that has supported the transport of thousands of

Forest Fire Fighting Global System (FFFGS)

Airbus brings digital technology to firefighting

March 26, 2026

Airbus has successfully completed a first-of-its-kind forest firefighting trial, demonstrating how connected aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground teams can enable highly accurate water drops and significantly reduce the time between fire detection and suppression. The trial mobilised extensive resources, including the Airbus H130 FlightLab helicopter, two aircraft — an ATR 72 test platform and a

Lufthansa and Munich Airport broaden partnership with major hub expansion

March 24, 2026

Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport (FMG) have agreed to extend their long-standing joint venture through to 2056, reinforcing Munich’s position as one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs and setting the stage for significant future growth. At the centre of this renewed partnership is the planned expansion of Terminal 2, including the construction of a new

Ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new headquarters in Gateway Gardens, Frankfurt

Condor moves closer to operational hub in Frankfurt, Germany

March 23, 2026

Condor has relocated its corporate headquarters to Gateway Gardens, placing its administrative functions in immediate proximity to Frankfurt Airport and closer to the airline’s operational hub. The company now occupies around 15,000 m² across ten floors in the Alpha Rotex building, bringing its teams nearer to flight crews and day-to-day operations. The move was formally

Garuda will expand its leasing portfolio with the order of 18 Flexrotor UAS © Airbus Helicopters

Garuda expands global UAS portfolio with Airbus Flexrotor

March 12, 2026

Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), marking a significant step in Garuda’s international expansion and the development of its global drone services portfolio. Under the agreement, Garuda will provide Flexrotor capabilities to customers through both dry and wet lease

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