Latin America – Page 29
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Colombian presidential UH-60 holed by gunfire near Venezuelan border
Colombian president Ivan Duque Marquez has escaped injury after his air force helicopter was damaged by gunfire, as it carried out an approach to the city of Cucuta near the Venezuelan border. The Sikorsky UH-60 (FAC 0007) sustained multiple bullet strikes to its fuselage and rotor during the 25 ...
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Aeromexico granted extension to file reorganisation plan
Flag carrier Aeromexico has obtained approval from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York for a 75-day extension to propose a reorganisation plan.
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Caribbean Airlines cuts staff, fleet as it restructures for a post-Covid world
Caribbean Airlines plans to shed 25% of its staff or 450 employees and store aircraft as it pursues a restructuring strategy in the wake of the devastating coronavirus crisis.
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In depth
Airline Business Index shows industry below two-thirds of pre-Covid size
The latest quarterly Airline Business Index shows the global airline industry is still below two-thirds of its pre-pandemic size, at a score of 60 (2019 = 100), with only a small uptick in the data over the three months to 31 March 2021.
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In depth
Airline coronavirus recovery tracker: June 2021 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including international and domestic travel restrictions, traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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Saab to deliver six Gripen Es in 2021, as contest decisions near
Saab will deliver a combined six Gripen E fighters to Brazil and Sweden this year, as the manufacturer also pursues additional export opportunities for the new-generation type.
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Gol acquires regional operator MAP for R$28 million
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol will acquire compatriot and regional operator MAP Linhas Aéreas, in a R$28 million ($5.56 million) deal that will give Gol a boost in its domestic network.
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April air cargo demand up 12% from pre-crisis level: IATA
Global air cargo demand in April was up 12% from pre-crisis levels, according to IATA, as the sector continues to offer a rare positive airline story during the Covid-19 crisis.
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Embraer’s Eve clinches second major order for eVTOLs
Embraer’s urban air mobility unit Eve has secured fresh commitments for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — its second major order in about a week.
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Brazilian air force to nearly double Saab Gripen order, cut KC-390 order in half: reports
In a major shakeup of its aircraft buying plans, the Brazilian air force plans to nearly double its order of Saab Gripen fighters and cut its number of Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports roughly in half.
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Opinion
Is IATA right to call for ‘data-driven decisions’ on international travel?
IATA’s belief is that draconian government restrictions are standing in the way of a meaningful restart of international travel, and that data proves those restrictions are an overreaction to the actual risks.
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In depth
The airline start-ups trying to confound Covid crisis by launching during pandemic
FlightGlobal has spoken to the leaders behind start-ups across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas about their respective launch carriers’ ambitions and for perspectives on starting an airline during the crisis.
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Brazilian air force to cut its Embraer KC-390 order, citing pandemic fiscal constraints
The Brazilian air force plans to cut its order of 28 examples of the Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport due to the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Brasilia’s budget.
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Analysis
IATA chief economist signs off with optimistic outlook for airline recovery
Brian Pearce’s final IATA media briefing as the association’s chief economist saw him provide a relatively positive industry outlook, after a year in which he had become accustomed to delivering unimaginably bleak news about airline fortunes.
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Ecuatoriana strives to revive aviation history, only better
The small Latin American nation of Ecuador is preparing for a new airline with a familiar name that promises to revolutionise the country’s domestic transportation network.
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Gol expects second-quarter net operating revenues of $188 million
An improvement in Gol’s domestic flight sales in May has led the Brazilian carrier to revise its outlook for the second quarter, for which it expects to report net operating revenues of R$1 billion ($188 million).
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IATA expects airline passenger numbers to exceed pre-Covid levels in 2023
Airline industry body IATA has outlined an “optimistic” outlook for the Covid-19 recovery, forecasting that pre-crisis passenger numbers will be exceeded as soon as 2023.
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Embraer launches ERJ-145 ‘semi-private’ conversions
Embraer has launched a programme to convert ERJ-145 passenger aircraft into “semi-private” jets, a move coming as more than a hundred of the regional jets sit in storage, many of them victims of the pandemic.
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US-Mexico flights continue despite safety downgrade, Delta strips code from Aeromexico flights
US carriers will continue to operate flights to Mexico normally following the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent downgrade of the country following a safety evaluation.
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FAA downgrades Mexico's safety rating after evaluation
The FAA has downgraded Mexico’s rating for aviation safety standards, creating potential issues for Mexican carriers’ expansion of air links between the US and the popular vacation destination.