All Latin America articles – Page 3
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NewsUS air commandos practise Caribbean airfield seizure amid regional tensions
American special operations forces have conducted a complex exercise to capture and secure an airport in the US Virgin Islands, demonstrating rapid airfield seizure capabilities.
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NewsUS sending F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions
The USA is bolstering its military presence in the Caribbean by deploying 10 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico, just hours after Venezuelan F-16s conducted a provocative low pass over a US Navy vessel.
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NewsVenezuelan fighters make low pass over US Navy destroyer
Two Venezuelan F-16 fighters conducted an aggressive low-altitude flyby of a US Navy destroyer operating in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, escalating tension between Washington and Caracas.
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NewsPanama signs deal to acquire four A-29 Super Tucanos
Panama has finalised a contract to acquire four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos, following a selection announcement made in early April.
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NewsLatin America’s JetSmart to take A320neo-family aircraft from BOC Aviation
Chilean-based carrier JetSmart is to take three Airbus A320neo-family jets under a lease agreement with Singapore lessor BOC Aviation. The lessor states that the three jets are scheduled for delivery in 2027. JetSmart will acquire two A321neos and single A320neo on long-term leases. Source: Airbus JetSmart is aiming ...
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NewsPeruvian officials visit Sweden to discuss potential Gripen acquisition
Senior Peruvian government officials have held talks in Stockholm regarding the potential acquisition of Saab’s Gripen E/F fighters as part of the country’s 24-aircraft requirement.
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NewsCopa considers dropping Max 10 orders in favour of Max 8 and 9s
Panamanian carrier evaluating whether to proceed with 15 unfilled orders for the stretched variant as certification slips to 2026
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NewsBrazil validates KC-390 ground refuelling compatibility with F-39 Gripen
Brazil’s air force has advanced the operational capabilities of its Embraer KC-390 transport/tanker, with the asset having transferred fuel to a Saab Gripen E fighter for the first time while on the ground.
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NewsBoeing’s recent 737 Max deliveries to Copa Airlines came ‘week or two’ early
Copa chief Pedro Heilbron says Boeing has been handing over jets earlier than anticipated.
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NewsGol 737 Max's high-speed evasion averted more serious collision with pick-up truck
Investigators have disclosed that a Boeing 737 Max pilot’s evasive action at high speed, during a night take-off, averted a head-on impact with a maintenance pick-up truck parked in the centre of the runway. Accelerating along runway 10 at Rio de Janeiro on 12 February, the Gol Max 8 was ...
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NewsEmbraer maintains 2025 targets despite Azul delays and tariffs
Despite US import tariffs and delayed E-Jet deliveries to bankrupt Azul, Embraer maintains its 2025 financial outlook after posting a 22% year-on-year revenue increase in Q2.
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NewsEve air taxi prototype on track for December first flight
Eve Air Mobility’s prototype electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is progressing towards its maiden flight before year-end, with Embraer’s chief executive confirming the programme remains on schedule.
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NewsProsecutors informed after alleged ‘unauthorised access’ incident at Bogota tower
Colombia’s civil aviation regulator has referred to the prosecutor general an alleged incident in which an unauthorised citizen was granted access to the control tower at Bogota El Dorado airport. Aeronautica Civil states that it has temporarily suspended the licences of air traffic controllers allegedly involved while a disciplinary investigation ...
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NewsGol names new CFO to guide airline in post-Chapter 11 era
Now on the backside of Chapter 11 financial restructuring, Brazilian carrier Gol has named Julien Pascal Francois Imbert as its new chief financial officer and investor relations officer.
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NewsRotating 727 narrowly missed intruding vehicle as runway discipline slackened
Brazilian investigators have cited poor communications and slipshod practices after a Boeing 727-200 narrowly missed a vehicle towing a lighting tower while rotating for take-off at Curitiba airport. The right wing of the Total Linhas Aereas freighter – departing runway 15 for Sao Paulo on 24 July last year – ...
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NewsAmerican and Canada’s Porter plan codeshare partnership
The airlines describe a plan to establish a reciprocal codeshare on flights between Canada and the USA, with each carrier would display the other’s designator code on certain routes.
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NewsGuyana Defence Force receives Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft
The South American nation has taken delivery of the short take-off and landing aircraft to support military operations in challenging terrain.
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NewsTrump’s trade posture toward Brazil raises potential threat to Embraer’s regional jet business in USA
Heightened trade tensions between the USA and Brazil – and the prospect of swingeing tariffs – could pose problems for Embraer and US airlines that hold orders for the Brazilian airframer’s regional jets.
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NewsEmbraer hikes second-quarter commercial jet deliveries
Embraer has nearly trebled the number of commercial aircraft deliveries in the second quarter compared with the first.
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NewsTerma lands EW upgrade deal for Argentina’s secondhand F-16s
Argentina has contracted Terma to conduct upgrade work and provide support services for the electronic warfare (EW) equipment installed on ex-Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters being acquired for its military.