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After years of financial turbulence and
failed talks with European carriers, Air Europa has found a lifeline in Turkish Airlines. Earlier this week,
the Mallorca-based carrier confirmed it had accepted a $349 million (€300m) minority stake offer from
Turkey's flag carrier, securing fresh capital and a strategic partner with global reach.
For Air Europa, the deal comes at a critical moment.
The airline is still repaying a pandemic-era $551
million state loan and has long struggled to attract
stable investors. With its fleet of Boeing 787s and 737s, the Spanish carrier's strong presence in Latin America made it an attractive target.
For Turkish Airlines, the investment is about
positioning. Executives describe the move as a "pillar" of their 2033 strategy, expanding across
Iberia and Latin America while diversifying revenue
streams. The partnership could also extend into
loyalty programs, MRO, and aircraft purchases.
Pending regulatory approval, the deal will close within
a year.For now, it gives A'T Europa breathing space
while placing Turkish Airlines firmly in the Latin
America conversation. Could this reshape
competition with Europe's largest airline groups?
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