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NewsAvianca A319 arrives at Bogota entangled in ‘balloon’ debris
Colombian investigators are probing an incident in which an Avianca Airbus A319 arrived at Bogota trailing a large quantity of entangled ribbon-like debris from its wings, stabiliser and fin. The airline says flight AV29 from Orlando to Bogota on 31 December was “hit by a hot-air balloon” during its landing ...
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InterviewWhy Embraer’s chief executive is only looking upwards
At a time when some aerospace companies are seemingly hibernating until the pandemic passes, Embraer has come out swinging. An ambitous five-year strategy will see the launch of new programmes, diversification and new partnership agreements, pushing the Brazilian airframer to new heights.
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NewsAeromexico is second carrier to resume 737 Max flights
Mexican flag carrier Aeromexico became the world’s second airline to return the beleaguered Boeing 737 Max to revenue service after a 20-month grounding following two fatal accidents.
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OpinionHow might new Covid-19 strains affect the airline industry’s outlook?
The emergence of more infectious strains of Covid-19 and the consequent restrictions placed on travel to and from the UK, Denmark and South Africa could have significant implications for the airline industry’s recovery path.
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NewsHard-hit Latin American airlines set for an uneven recovery
Latin American airlines’ climb out of the coronavirus-driven downturn will likely be bumpier than their peers on other continents. Economic instability coupled with widely divergent travel restrictions, newly imposed taxes and a lack of government financial aid will make for an uneven recovery.
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In depthIn pictures: The airline industry’s crisis year
A year that began with plenty of reasons for optimism about the industry’s prospects quickly turned into 12 months of unprecedented challenges, dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic
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OpinionTurbulence in South America’s airline industry will pass
Gol chief financial officer Richard Lark explains how current woes are being exacerbated by pre-pandemic overcapacity, but that they will be overcome in a region used to handling crises
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In depthAirline coronavirus recovery tracker: December 2020 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, airport passenger throughput, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsFalklands receive new Britten-Norman Islander
The Falkland Islands government has taken delivery of a new Britten-Norman BN2B-26 Islander, supplementing a fleet of decades-old BN2Bs.
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NewsGol to resume 737 Max operations on 9 December
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol will resume flying the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from 9 December, making it the first airline in the world to do so, following the type’s 20-month grounding worldwide.
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NewsGol makes second attempt to merge with Smiles loyalty programme
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has for the second time proposed merging its Smiles loyalty programme with the airline.
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OpinionBubbles, testing, vaccines, quarantines: airlines brace for complicated 2021
There is a high risk that a reduction in the threat posed by Covid-19 might only further expose a messy operating environment for international travel, stymieing the sector’s ability to take advantage of the virus’s reduced prevalence.
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NewsAirlines will need 5,500 aircraft with less than 150 seats by 2029: Embraer
Brazilian airframer Embraer expects the world’s airlines will require 5,500 aircraft with up to 150 seats in the coming ten years, as the industry reinvents itself after the historically disruptive coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsEmbraer commercial ‘no longer for sale’
After a planned merger of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division with Boeing collapsed earlier this year, the Brazilian airframer is prepared to remain independent – but is hunting for partnerships.
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NewsCopa wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Latin America region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Latin America region, sponsored by Embraer.
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AnalysisWhat challenges do airlines face as they reintroduce Boeing 737 Max jets?
With the US Federal Aviation Administration’s long-awaited recertification of the Boeing 737 Max being swiftly followed by the same from Brazil’s ANAC, carriers in the Americas are preparing to reintroduce the narrowbody type to paying passengers.
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InterviewEmbraer defence boss eyes KC-390, Super Tucano opportunities
Embraer Defense & Security has seen its share of challenges and successes during 2020, and the unit’s chief executive Jackson Schneider is optimistic about growth in the coming decade. As with all aerospace firms, Embraer has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Adding to this, the company also saw the ...
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NewsLeonardo to supply Brazilian Federal Highway Police with six AW119Kx helicopters
Leonardo has won a contract to supply the Brazilian Federal Highway Police with six AW119Kx helicopters.
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NewsAmerican launches coronavirus testing for Chile-bound travellers
American Airlines will introduce pre-departure testing for passengers travelling between its Miami International airport hub and Santiago, Chile next week.
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NewsEmbraer to allow ERJ-145 operators to install HEPA filters
Embraer has issued a service bulletin allowing operators of its 50-seat ERJ-145 regional jet to install high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, with the first kits to be delivered by next month. The Brazilian airframer, which took five and a half months to develop the kit, adds that it is completing ...