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Air Europa Accepts €300 Million Turkish Airlines Offer for 26–27% Stake

Spanish approval now determines whether a convertible loan becomes equity to refinance pandemic debt.

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Overview

  • Turkish Airlines will provide €275 million as a convertible loan and €25 million via an immediate share purchase.
  • Globalia’s ownership would fall from about 80% to roughly 53%, leaving the Hidalgo family in control.
  • IAG retains close to 20% of Air Europa following its earlier investment as the company’s other minority partner.
  • Proceeds are expected to repay SEPI support reported at €475 million, with interest due to rise to 9% in 2026.
  • Air Europa president Juan José Hidalgo signed the acceptance letter, and the conversion depends on a Spanish review that could veto a non‑EU investment in a strategic company.