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Briefings

The German Chancellor selected Germany as the winner of the 2026 European Union Aviation Union pilot training competition, awarding €1.2 billion to TAP Air Portugal for half the prize. In return, TAP received a pilot training school in Tancos, Portugal, as part of the bilateral agreement. This decision occurred during a period of intense diplomatic negotiations between EU and German authorities regarding aviation cooperation.

Key points

• Germany was selected as the winner of the 2026 EU Aviation Union pilot training competition, with €1.2 billion awarded to TAP Air Portugal for half the prize.
• TAP Air Portugal received a pilot training school in Tancos, Portugal, as a reciprocal agreement to the €1.2 billion prize money.

Context

This selection occurred during a period of intense diplomatic negotiations between EU and German authorities regarding aviation cooperation, involving calls to selectors and responses from the European Commission.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 2026. Specific dates for the pilot school opening or the full agreement details are not provided. The source does not contain information on the total prize amount or other potential outcomes.

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