TAP Air Portugal

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
The region’s network carriers highlighted cost pressures and aircraft delays, although some saw strong profits.
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
Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca and Gol, says it has completed the acquisition of Spanish wet-lease and charter specialist Wamos Air.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
TAP Air Portugal plans to strengthen its long-haul network, with new destinations in the U.S. and Canada under review.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis revisits the European “Second Four,” namely Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and Alitalia/ITA Airways.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By David Casey
Long talked about European consolidation seems to be gaining traction, if governments can be reassured.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
International Airlines Group, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa are all interested in buying TAP Air Portugal. Access to Latin America is the key factor.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
TAP Air Portugal has expanded its long-haul network with a new Florianópolis route as Europe-Brazil capacity reaches record levels.
Airlines & Lessors

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