Air TransportairBaltic loses SWISS A220 wet-lease business amid restructuringSwiss carrier will stop using airBaltic aircraft in summer 2027, while Brussels Airlines also has no plans to resume the arrangementOctober 30, 2026Read more
Air TransportAustrian Airlines signs Embraer support deal for E195s leaving its fleetComponent support agreement covers the airline's remaining 13 E195s as the jets are gradually transferred to Air Dolomiti through 2028October 28, 2026Read more
Air TransportLufthansa wins race for TAP Air Portugal with €1.2 billion bidGerman airline group will acquire up to 49.9% of the Portuguese carrier after beating a competing offer from Air France-KLMOctober 14, 2026Read more
AirportsRiyadh airport to remain closed until October 17 as airlines cancel hundreds of flightsNearly half of scheduled departures across Saudi Arabia were disrupted on Monday, with international carriers extending suspensions and passengers facing limited alternativesOctober 12, 2026Read more
Air TransportAir France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP stakeOffers for 44.9% of Portuguese carrier reportedly exceed €1 billion, with government expected to select investor by mid-OctoberOctober 03, 2026Read more
Air TransportairBaltic crisis forces SWISS to prepare backup plan for wet-leased A220sFive aircraft from the Latvian carrier currently operate for SWISS, whose parent Lufthansa Group also owns a 10% stake in airBalticSeptember 22, 2026Read more
Air TransportLufthansa moves to take control of ITA AirwaysGerman airline group plans to raise stake from 41% to 90% in 2027May 12, 2026Read more
Air TransportLufthansa narrows losses in first quarter as demand offsets rising fuel costsHigher revenue, fuller flights and strong cargo performance support results despite pressure from Middle East crisisMay 06, 2026Read more
Air TransportITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th memberLufthansa Group-controlled carrier will add Rome and Milan hubs to the global network from April 1March 31, 2026Read more
Air TransportLufthansa Group launches new visual identityGroup branding now features expanded color palette, updated logotype, and unified endorser across all airline membersDecember 10, 2025Read more