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Air Europa CEO Exits as SEPI Directors Resign Following Turkish Airlines' Convertible Deal

The shake-up follows early repayment of a €475 million SEPI loan using proceeds from Turkish Airlines' €300 million convertible financing.

Overview

  • Air Europa said Jesús Nuño de la Rosa left the chief executive role by mutual agreement with chairman Juan José Hidalgo, with a successor expected to be appointed in the coming days.
  • César Hernández Blanco and Juan Manuel Bujía, SEPI’s representatives on the board, resigned after the company cleared its state-backed debt.
  • Turkish Airlines agreed a €300 million convertible loan that can be exchanged for roughly a 26% stake in Air Europa.
  • The airline repaid the €475 million SEPI loan about a year ahead of schedule, a step the company linked to the Turkish financing.
  • The board will undergo a broad renewal to reflect the new shareholder mix, with the Hidalgo family retaining about 64% and Iberia holding around 20% without seeking board representation.