All Latin America news – Page 103
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: First cross-border bridge opens at Tijuana airport
The first cross-border airport bridge between Mexico and the USA has opened at Tijuana International airport, sparking what officials hope will be a surge in traffic.
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: Fuel savings and strong demand to drive 2016 profits
A heady mix of lower fuel costs, economic growth and strong passenger demand, combined with greater exchange rate stability, is set to drive more record profits for airlines next year.
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: World air forces face another year of conflict
With conflicts raging in several nations – notably Iraq, Syria and Yemen – and with terrorist activity having targeted Western civilians in Egypt, France and Tunisia, 2015 has been marked by crises and instability.
-
NewsPICTURE: TAM's first A350 makes maiden flight
TAM's first Airbus A350-900 has operated its maiden flight from Toulouse, ahead of its delivery to the airline later this month.
-
News
Mexican 737-300 suffers gear collapse after touchdown
Mexico City’s international airport was forced to close a runway for 4h after a Boeing 737-300 suffered a landing-gear collapse after touchdown.
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: What will passengers experience in the hubs of 2030?
Long-haul travellers arriving at a hub airport in 2030 should expect to enter a building powered by the latest technology. It will sell itself on its distinctive experience, with transport connections into the heart of the city. If you are transferring to another flight, your options may include enjoying time ...
-
OpinionOPINION: Lessons from three decades covered by Airline Business
Thirty years ago, Airline Business magazine was one of a handful of seemingly insignificant new arrivals in the civil aviation world. But what an incredible ride it has been since that first issue – spun out of the industry's oldest aviation weekly, Flight International – landed on doormats in November ...
-
News
HNA Group to invest $450m in Azul for 23.7% stake
China’s HNA Group will invest $450 million in Brazil’s Azul for a 23.7% stake, in a partnership that will enable the Latin American carrier to enter Asia.
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: Concerns mount in Latin quarter
While Latin American airline operating profits were largely left intact in the third quarter, the impact of depreciating currencies and slowing economies is weighing increasingly heavy on their fortunes.
-
News
NBAA: Honeywell forecasts market downs and ups
Sluggish global economies combined with heightening political tensions will impact negatively on the business aviation market over the next two years, according to Honeywell Aerospace. But the introduction of new models and upgrades along with a strengthening US economy will help the sector to flourish in the long term.
-
News
ALTA: Star still in pursuit of Azul
Star Alliance continues to pursue Azul to boost the grouping's network in Brazil, and expects the airline's new ties with United Airlines and TAP Portugal to open doors for relationships with other Star members.
-
News
ALTA: Tyler flags concerns over Argentine currency hold-up
IATA has warned that Argentina is starting to look like Venezuela when it comes to airlines facing difficulties in repatriating their revenue.
-
News
ALTA: Gol expects to retain TAP as partner
Brazil's Gol expects to retain a codeshare agreement with TAP Portugal, despite the European airline being majority-owned by a consortium led by Azul founder David Neeleman.
-
News
ALTA: Avianca to announce new chief next month
Latin American airline group Avianca plans to name its new chief executive in the first two weeks of December, although current chief Fabio Villegas might stay on longer than expected to aid the transition.
-
News
ALTA: Embraer sees Latin orders once economies recover
Embraer arrives at this year’s ALTA Forum with its E-Jet E2 programme humming along as planned, with an unchanged entry-into-service target of 2018, says the company’s chief executive of commercial aviation Paulo Cesar Silva.
-
News
ALTA: VivaColombia eyes international growth
VivaColombia plans to announce up to three new international destinations in 2016, as it prepares to launch its first service to the USA.
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Open skies key to unlocking Latin partnership potential
Latin American and Caribbean airline executives arrive in San Juan for this year's ALTA Airline Leaders forum with closer partnerships and investments firmly on the agenda.
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: GAMA figures show mixed fortunes for general aviation industry
It was a tale of contrasting fortunes for the business and general aviation industry in the first nine months of 2015. The latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reveal that propeller-driven fixed-wing aircraft fared poorly between January and September, while their business-jet counterparts revealed a confident performance compared ...
-
News
ALTA: Mitsubishi sees MRJ70 filling niche in South America
Mitsubishi sees an opportunity to change the aircraft sales conversation in Latin America with its 70-seat MRJ70, Mitsubishi Aircraft chief executive Masao Yamagami tells Flightglobal.
-
News
ALTA: Latin airlines outlook bright despite near-term challenges
As Latin American and Caribbean airline leaders arrive in San Juan for this year’s forum, parts of the region are being battered by economic headwinds which are making life difficult for some members.