Airbus/Air France JV Merger Cleared by European Commission
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The European Commission has unconditionally cleared the proposed joint venture between Airbus and Air France. The decision was issued on 27 April 2026 under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004, indicating a Phase 1 clearance without conditions or remedies. The case (M.11295) was notified on 18 March 2026 with a provisional deadline met on 27 April 2026. The joint venture involves economic activities in the repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft (NACE Rev. 2 Code C.33.16).
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The European Commission issued a clearance decision under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation (Council Regulation 139/2004) for the proposed joint venture between Airbus and Air France. The decision was rendered on 27 April 2026, meeting the Phase 1 provisional deadline. The unconditional clearance means the transaction can proceed without any behavioral or structural remedies.
Parties to the transaction (Airbus, Air France, and the joint venture entity) may now proceed with implementing the joint venture arrangements. The clearance is specific to the proposed structure and economic activities described in the notification; any material modification to the transaction would require a new notification. The case is recorded as M.11295 in the EC competition case registry.
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AIRBUS / AIR FRANCE / JV
Companies: AIRBUS | AIR FRANCE | JV Last decision date: 27.04.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 18.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 27.04.2026 Economic activities: C.33.16 - Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft (NACE Rev. 2) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 27.04.2026 Other case related information Prior publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/1936 of 27.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 19.03.2026: EN published on 20.03.2026
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