Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group have submitted competing bids for a 44.9–49.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal. Both groups plan to retain TAP’s Portuguese identity while developing Lisbon as a major hub for South Atlantic services to Brazil, Africa and North America. Their proposals also include network expansion, job creation and increased aircraft-maintenance investment in Portugal. The Portuguese government has not yet announced when it will select a preferred bidder.

WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, allowing industrial action to begin as early as 2 August 2026. The dispute centers on wages and demands that cabin crew be paid for all duty time, including boarding, safety checks and delays. WestJet has responded with its own lockout notice and is preparing for possible operational reductions during the peak summer period. Negotiations remain ongoing, while flexible rebooking arrangements have been introduced for passengers travelling between 30 July and 4 August.

Emirates will no longer accept 10 early-production Boeing 777Xs following prolonged certification and delivery delays.
The airline, the programme’s largest customer with 205 orders, had expected its first aircraft in April 2020.
Boeing says 777-9 flight testing is more than 50% complete, with initial deliveries targeted for 2027.
Emirates estimates the delays have already cost it $3 billion in fleet refurbishment and lease extensions.