• Air France-KLM submitted a binding offer on Jul. 29, 2026 to buy 44.9%-49.9% of TAP Air Portugal in the privatization process.
• Plan targets Lisbon as its sole Southern Europe hub, lifting connectivity to the Americas, with emphasis on North Atlantic routes.
• Strategy aims to expand TAP’s Brazil network within the group, supported by Air France-KLM’s long-standing commercial ties with GOL.
• Proposal includes building new Portugal-based MRO capacity with TAP Maintenance & Engineering, focused on next-generation aircraft and engines.
• Delta backs the bid, with plans to pursue a strategic commercial agreement with TAP covering code-sharing and loyalty benefits.

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