在一场全程直播的拍卖活动中，由巴基斯坦本土一家投资机构牵头的财团于本周二完成收购，拿下巴基 斯坦国有旗舰航司巴基斯坦国际航空（巴航）75% 的股份。此次交易标志着巴基斯坦政府推进这家常 年亏损的国有航空公司私有化的进程迈出关键一步，而该私有化计划此前已搁置许久。 阿里夫・哈比卜财团以1350 亿巴基斯坦卢比（折合 4.82 亿美元） 的竞价成功中标，获得巴航的控股 权。这家航空公司曾跻身南亚地区顶尖航司之列，却在数十年间深陷财务亏损与管理不善的泥潭。 责任编辑：郭明煜 在一场全程直播的拍卖活动中，由巴基斯坦本土一家投资机构牵头的财团于本周二完成收购，拿下巴基 斯坦国有旗舰航司巴基斯坦国际航空（巴航）75% 的股份。此次交易标志着巴基斯坦政府推进这家常 年亏损的国有航空公司私有化的进程迈出关键一步，而该私有化计划此前已搁置许久。 阿里夫・哈比卜财团以1350 亿巴基斯坦卢比（折合 4.82 亿美元） 的竞价成功中标，获得巴航的控股 权。这家航空公司曾跻身南亚地区顶尖航司之列，却在数十年间深陷财务亏损与管理不善的泥潭。 巴基斯坦财政部长穆罕默德・奥兰泽布在竞拍仪式上发表讲话称，本次私有化拍卖流程公开透明且具备 充 ...

Core Viewpoint - Lufthansa Group has officially expressed interest in participating in the privatization bidding of TAP Air Portugal, aiming to acquire a minority stake and establish a long-term partnership to support the airline's sustainable development [1][3]. Group 1: Privatization Process - The privatization process of TAP Air Portugal is expected to be completed within 12 months, consisting of four main stages: pre-qualification, proposal submission, binding offers, and final negotiations [1]. - The Portuguese government initiated the privatization process in September 2023, with potential buyers including Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM Group, and International Airlines Group (IAG) [3]. Group 2: Financial Context - TAP Air Portugal has faced profitability challenges, relying on €2.65 billion (approximately 217.55 billion RMB) in EU aid and the Portuguese government's 92% stake during the pandemic to maintain operations [2]. - The Portuguese government aims to alleviate fiscal pressure and public criticism regarding taxpayer funding for loss-making state-owned enterprises by selling shares in TAP Air Portugal [3]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - Lufthansa Group views the potential acquisition as strategically significant for the European aviation industry, aiming to strengthen cooperation and enhance Lisbon's position as a transatlantic hub [3][4]. - The acquisition could improve connectivity between Europe and regions such as South America, Africa, and North America [3][4]. Group 4: Operational Insights - Lufthansa has over 70 years of operational experience in Portugal, currently offering more than 280 weekly flights to the country and employing over 400 technical staff [1]. - The establishment of a new base for Lufthansa Technik near Porto is expected to increase local employment to 1,000 by 2030 [1]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - The potential acquisition may face EU antitrust scrutiny due to direct competition between IAG's Iberia and TAP Air Portugal on the Iberia-South America routes [5]. - Lufthansa Group must address TAP Air Portugal's historical debt, employee placement issues, and the integration of its Airbus fleet with its predominantly Boeing fleet [5].

Group 1 - The Portuguese government plans to initiate the privatization process of the national airline TAP SA in the coming weeks, aiming to sell less than 50% of its shares [2] - Major European full-service airlines, including Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Group, and International Airlines Group (IAG), have expressed interest in acquiring TAP SA, which is the leading airline providing services from Europe to Brazil [2] - TAP SA also has a strong presence in Africa and operates multiple flights to North America, highlighting its strategic importance in international aviation [2] Group 2 - The privatization plan for TAP SA was previously delayed due to a parliamentary vote in March that overthrew the center-right minority government [2] - Following early elections in May, the ruling coalition gained more seats in parliament but still did not achieve an absolute majority [2]

Core Viewpoint - The recent crash of Air India flight AI171 on June 12, 2025, is the most severe aviation disaster in nearly a decade, raising concerns about the safety of the airline and the broader Indian aviation industry [1][3]. Group 1: Incident Overview - Air India has a long history and a good safety record, with no fatal accidents in the past 40 years prior to this incident [1][3]. - The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, the birthplace of Prime Minister Modi, who expressed deep sorrow over the event [1][3]. - The only survivor of the crash, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, managed to escape the aircraft, highlighting the tragic loss of life among the other passengers [7]. Group 2: Historical Context - Air India was founded in 1932 and was nationalized in 1953, primarily operating international routes [4]. - The airline has faced financial difficulties since 2007, leading to a decision by the Indian government in 2018 to privatize the airline due to its massive debts [5]. - Tata Sons acquired Air India in October 2021 for ₹180 billion (approximately 15.01 billion RMB), marking its return to the Tata Group after over 70 years [5]. Group 3: Market Position - India is now the third-largest aviation market in the world, following the US and China, with a rapidly growing domestic market dominated by two major airlines: Indigo and Air India [4]. - The crash may impact Air India's ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve service quality under Tata Group's ownership [5]. Group 4: Investigation and Response - The Indian government has initiated a formal investigation into the crash, with assistance from the US and UK, and is forming a high-level committee of experts to conduct a thorough review [8].