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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

International airline based in Scandinavia

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Headquarters: Solna, Sweden
Founded year: 1946
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Airlines

Last updated October 1

Latest news about Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

In short: SAS ordered up to 40 Airbus widebodies worth over $10 billion, its largest-ever investment.

Company announcements

July 8 SAS

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff to leave in 2027

He will become CEO of Air Canada, remain in his role until departure, and the Board will initiate succession.

June 30 SAS

SAS announces largest investment in company history

The airline orders up to 40 Airbus widebody aircraft valued at over USD 10 billion and projects 25,000 new jobs by 2030.

May 27 SAS

SAS releases Annual Report for FY25

It highlights milestones like Air France-KLM ownership process, largest fleet order in 30 years, and strengthened sustainability achievements.

July 4, 2025 SAS

Air France-KLM announces majority stake in SAS

This move marks a new chapter for SAS, enhancing connectivity and competitiveness in European aviation. SAS CEO welcomes the stability and integration potential.

Media coverage

October 1 Aviacionline

SAS returns to India after 17 years with nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai flights

Scandinavian Airlines resumes scheduled Copenhagen–Mumbai service on October 1 with five weekly frequencies and Airbus A330s, ...

August 24 MLex

Air France-KLM's SAS deal timetable hinges on avoiding in-depth EU probe

KLM's plan to complete its acquisition of a controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines in 2026 hangs on whether the European Commission launches an in-depth probe...

July 29 AeroWeb-fr.net

SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900 for its long-haul fleet

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) signs a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 to accelerate the modernization of its fleet and develop its global network.

July 8 Dagens industri

Anko van der Werff leaves SAS – praised by Jan Carlzon

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff announces that he leaves the company for Air Canada at the beginning of 2027. He is now praised for his contribution in the position by the iconic former CEO Jan Carlzon.

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