Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates has entered into a lease agreement with Air Europa of Spain for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be deployed on Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Madrid route starting 24 June 2025. The move supports Etihad’s efforts to optimize long-haul operations and adjust capacity in key international markets.
Air France and Lufthansa have officially halted negotiations with the Hidalgo family, the owners of Spanish airline Air Europa, over the proposed acquisition of a 25% stake in the carrier. The talks reportedly collapsed due to an unresolved dispute concerning the valuation of Air Europa, which the Hidalgo family placed at $1.1 billion.
Air Europa is poised to receive its first Boeing B737 MAX aircraft next week, marking a major step in the Spanish carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernization. This delivery will be followed by ten additional B737 MAX aircraft, scheduled to arrive starting in 2026, with deliveries occurring at a rate of one aircraft per month.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, is preparing to settle its outstanding loan of $157 million this week, originally granted by the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) in May 2020. The loan had been extended as part of the Spanish government’s support package to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Air Europa being one of the primary beneficiaries within the…
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier, is evaluating a potential revival of its strategic partnership with the Abra Group, a UK-based airline investment firm. The renewed collaboration is reportedly contingent on the progress and final resolution of the proposed IAG (UK) acquisition of Air Europa (Spain), which is currently under regulatory and competitive review.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62523, expanding its long-haul fleet as it continues to strengthen intercontinental operations. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and range capabilities on widebody platforms.
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith has publicly confirmed that the group is interested in acquiring Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, as part of its ongoing strategic expansion in the European aviation sector. However, no additional details or financial terms have been disclosed at this stage.
Air Europa is preparing to repay the remaining $66 million of a $160 million loan it secured from a banking consortium in May 2020, backed by a guarantee from the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO). This repayment is scheduled to occur in May 2025. The loan was provided under favorable terms to support the airline during the critical early months of the COVID-19…
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier currently undergoing a privatization and acquisition process, is facing increased uncertainty in its sale as the airline evaluates underwhelming offers from major European airline groups. Bids submitted by both Lufthansa (Germany) and Air France-KLM are reportedly below expectations, casting doubt over the timing and structure of a potential transaction.
Air Europa (Spain) is actively exploring the possibility of selling up to 25% of its capital as it seeks to secure a strategic investor to navigate ongoing economic pressures. The airline’s board of directors is expected to convene to review potential investor interest and set a framework for the partial divestment, driven by diminishing travel demandand the economic impact of US-imposed tariffs.
