#52026M11295Prior Notification of a Concentration: Airbus / Air France Joint Venture (Case M.11295)
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This is a formal prior notification submitted to the European Commission regarding a proposed joint venture between Airbus and Air France. Under the EU Merger Regulation, parties must notify the Commission before implementing concentrations that meet certain turnover thresholds. The notification, dated for 2026, indicates that Airbus and Air France intend to create a joint venture entity. The case is publicly registered as M.11295. This filing starts the official review process during which the Commission will assess whether the JV is likely to significantly impede effective competition in the EU internal market, particularly in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
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Key Changes
- Formal prior notification filed for Case M.11295 with the European Commission
- Proposed creation of a joint venture between Airbus and Air France
- Notification dated 27 March 2026 triggering EU merger review procedure
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Obligations
What this law requires
Airbus SAS and Air France must submit prior notification to the European Commission before implementing the proposed concentration involving joint control of Alpha Component Solutions JV
Notification must be submitted in accordance with Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (the Merger Regulation)
Airbus and Air France must not implement the concentration until the European Commission completes its review and issues a decision
The Commission will assess whether the proposed joint venture is likely to significantly impede effective competition in the EU internal market, particularly in aviation and aerospace sectors
Interested third parties must submit observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission within 10 days following the publication date of this notification (by 6 April 2026)