Judge rejects Gol’s bankruptcy plan, months after airline emerged from Chapter 11
A US federal judge has overturned Brazilian carrier Gol’s previously approved bankruptcy restructuring plan, six months after the airline emerged from Chapter 11 protection, citing problematic creditor release provisions.
Brazilian air force picks Ace Aeronautics to expand and modernise UH-60L Black Hawk fleet
The Brazilian air force is to significantly expand its inventory of Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk utility helicopters, via a late-November deal signed with US company Ace Aeronautics.
Avianca still working through software ‘downgrades’ on two dozen A320-family jets
Colombian carrier Avianca must perform software “downgrades” on roughly two dozen remaining Airbus A320-family aircraft as it works to fully resolve a vulnerability issue by 3 December.
Brazil test fires Meteor beyond-visual-range missiles from Gripen E
Brazil has achieved a significant milestone in its Gripen E programme by test firing MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile from an F-39E fighter, marking a crucial step in expanding the capabilities of the country’s growing fleet.
Argentina’s Flybondi plans expansion with A220s and 737 Max 10s
Argentinean low-cost operator Flybondi is to acquire up to 35 single-aisle aircraft, a mix of Airbus A220s and Boeing 737 Max jets.
Aerolineas Argentinas unveils self-financed plan to take A330neos and larger 737 Max jets
Aerolineas Argentinas is to modernise its fleet with 18 aircraft, comprising four Airbus A330neos and 18 Boeing 737 Max jets.
Sunrise Airways suspends Port-au-Prince flights due to ongoing gang activity
Haiti’s Sunrise Airways has suspended all flights to and from Port-au-Prince, citing security concerns, as gang violence continues to disrupt aviation operations at the Caribbean nation’s capital.
LATAM navigates ongoing flight disruptions as pilots’ strike ends with deal
LATAM Airlines pilots have ended their strike with a new collective bargaining agreement, though some flight cancellations will continue through 24 November as the carrier restores normal operations.
LATAM evaluating 777X and A350-1000 for widebody replacements
LATAM Airlines is considering the eventual replacement of its Boeing 777-300ERs, acknowledging that the yet-to-be-certificated 777X family and the Airbus A350-1000 are of interest.
Embraer debuts new KC-390 demonstrator at Dubai air show
Embraer is giving a worldwide show debut to its new KC-390 demonstrator, with the specially-liveried airlifter proudly displaying the flags of 10 customer nations just behind its forward crew door.