Airbus has officially announced its acquisition of sole control over five companies: MASA, HIMEC, NMT, GEPRO, and ORISOL. This acquisition has been cleared by the Portuguese competition authority, indicating that it does not raise any significant competition concerns.

The announcement was published in the Portuguese media, specifically in Público on August 31 and in Jornal de Negócios on September 1, 2026. The clearance suggests that the merger will proceed without any imposed remedies or further investigations.

This acquisition is part of Airbus's strategy to expand its operations and enhance its market position within the aerospace sector.