The Pool Program will cover 19 E190 and E195 aircraft as Lufthansa prepares to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal

The aircraft are included in the German group's industrial plan following its selection to acquire a stake in the Portuguese airline

German airline group will acquire up to 49.9% of the Portuguese carrier after beating a competing offer from Air France-KLM

Offers for 44.9% of Portuguese carrier reportedly exceed €1 billion, with government expected to select investor by mid-October

German airline group files formal offer for Portuguese flag carrier; Air France-KLM also seeks a stake

Airbus deliveries to push Portuguese carrier fleet above 100 aircraft once EU-imposed cap expires

Portuguese carrier expands Brazil network as Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for stake

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit offers while Portugal advances long-delayed privatization

IAG and Lufthansa are also expected to compete for the stated-owned airline

Legal dispute centers on a 2016 convertible loan and could affect investor interest in the Portuguese carrier