GIM / TCR Merger Cleared Under Article 6(1)(b) - Super-Simplified Procedure

The European Commission issued a clearance decision under Article 6(1)(b) for the GIM/TCR merger on 15 April 2026, applying the super-simplified procedure reserved for straightforward concentrations that do not raise competitive concerns. The decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU C/2026/2055) and follows notification of the concentration on 18 March 2026.\n\nAir transportation service providers should note that the super-simplified procedure indicates the Commission found no substantive competition issues with the transaction. Companies in the air transport services sector should continue to monitor EC merger control developments and ensure compliance with notification thresholds under Council Regulation 139/2004 for future concentrations.