1001 GMT - Air France-KLM could become a pan-European champion in 2026, an important strategic year for the carrier group, Davy Research analysts Stephen Furlong and Ava Costello say. This year, the group could become a majority owner in the Scandinavian SAS Group and bid for the Portuguese airline TAP, they note. Air France-KLM posted a strong set of fourth-quarter results, with 2 billion euros in operating profit and a 6.1% margin, they say. Shares are up 10.1% at 12.79 euros. (cristina.gallardo@wsj.com)
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