All Latin America articles – Page 25
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NewsAerolineas Argentinas adds two Boeing 737-800BCF freighters to fleet
Aerolineas Argentinas will bring two Boeing 737-800BCF freighters into its fleet, adding “a significant increase in cargo transport capacity” to its operations.
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Airline BusinessWhich airlines welcomed new aircraft types into their fleets during 2022?
A selection of the aircraft deliveries over the past 12 months that saw airlines welcome new types or variants into their fleets
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NewsAvianca plans new Boston-Bogota connection for 2023
Avianca plans to roll out a new route connecting Boston to its base in Bogota, Colombia starting by the end of March 2023.
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Airline BusinessTracking a strong end to 2022
The first set of data from The Airline Business 38 reflects the strong recovery being seen in markets around the world.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business performance tracker: key data indicators from around the world
The Airline Business perfromance tracker features key data indicators from dozens of airlines around the world, drawing metrics from the most recent earnings season and comparing the figures with equivalent periods back to 2019.
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NewsMexican start-up airline Aerus will launch with six Textron turboprops
Aerus, a start-up regional airline in Mexico, will launch operations with Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier and Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops.
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NewsNew technology additions will keep A330 MRTT ahead of the competition: Airbus
Airbus Defence & Space is furthering its pursuit of new technologies for use with the A330 multi-role tanker transport, as it eyes major additional sales opportunities for the type.
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NewsBrazil puts Gripen E into operational service
Saab’s new-generation Gripen E has entered frontline service with launch operator the Brazilian air force.
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NewsBell delivers two 412EPX utility helicopters to Guatemala
The aircraft will support missions including disaster response, humanitarian relief, and other utility needs.
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Airline BusinessWeathering storms: Avianca survives pandemic, bankruptcy and ‘painful’ changes
The airline recently navigated a series of challenges, from the Covid-19-related travel bans that grounded aircraft throughout Latin America, to financial restructuring and ultimately embracing the model of a discount airline.
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NewsEmbraer pushes back turboprop launch decision, citing supplier readiness
Embraer has delayed a decision about whether to develop a turboprop airliner after determining that suppliers are presently unable to meet its goals for the aircraft.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: December 2022 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including 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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NewsAvianca emerging from pandemic with streamlined fleet and new ‘road map’
Colombia’s Avianca is streamlining its fleet with a goal of flying passengers exclusively with Airbus A320s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners by June 2023.
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Airline BusinessRazor-thin airline industry profit projection for 2023 reflects complex web of factors
It is not for nothing that IATA director general Willie Walsh described the challenges faced by airlines going into 2023 as “complex”.
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NewsVinci seals Mexican airport operator stake
Vinci Airports has completed its acquisition of a near 30% stake in OMA, making it the largest shareholder in the Mexican airports operator.
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NewsIATA forecasts global airline industry will return to profit in 2023
The global airline industry is forecast to achieve a net profit of $4.7 billion in 2023 as the recovery from the Covid-19 crisis continues, according to IATA. That would mark the industry’s first positive result since the pandemic hit in 2020, with airlines on course for a loss of $6.9 ...
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NewsEmbraer shifts ‘Energia’ focus to new hybrid- and hydrogen-powered concepts
Embraer has unveiled several new conceptual low-emission aircraft, marking a shift toward possible development of larger aircraft powered by hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion.
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NewsMilitary certification approval clears Gripen E for operational debut
Saab has secured a Military Restricted Type Certificate for its Gripen E from the Swedish and Brazilian authorities, clearing the way for the type to enter operational use.
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NewsViva A320neo low-fuel emergency inquiry details rapidly-changing weather situation
Preliminary analysis by Colombian investigators has detailed how rapidly-changing weather conditions at diversion airports preceded the low-fuel emergency involving a Viva Air Airbus A320neo. The aircraft had departed Cali on 17 October, bound for Riohacha – a service expected to take 1h 46min – with 6,800kg of fuel on board. ...
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AnalysisWhich types departed our World Air Forces fleet listing?
We highlight some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded in the 12 months since we published our last World Air Forces directory at the end of 2021.