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Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

February 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has finally confirmed that it reviewed its fleet strategy, and as a result, Airbus announced that it will cease the production of the A380. “Following a review of its operations, Emirates is reducing its

Planes

Aerolineas Argentinas Seeks International Assistance for its Fleet Renewal

February 13, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a new step taken towards a review of the entire operation, Aerolineas Argentinas is looking for an external consulting firm to provide assistance with an overhaul of the revenue management strategy and route network

Planes

Boeing 747: Celebrating 50 Years of Flight

February 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In each and every conversation about aircraft, her name comes up. And it is her name, because unavoidably, it has become the symbol of commercial aviation worldwide. Its beautiful design is without a doubt the

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Southwest Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

February 5, 2019 Pablo Diaz

SMBC Aviation Capital has confirmed that Southwest Airlines is coming back to its customer portfolio as it has closed a significant Boeing 737 MAX lease deal, placing an order for 12 extra Boeing 737 MAX

Airlines

Interview: Talking with Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena

January 28, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Last year was an interesting year for Volaris, Mexico’s largest low-cost airline, taking Aeromexico’s domestic market crown after following through on a solid growth plan. A big part of that success comes directly as a

Airports

Operations Slowed at New York-LaGuardia as FAA Advisory Cites ‘Staffing Issues’

January 25, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a traffic management program this morning at New York’s LaGuardia Airport due to staffing issues at Washington Center. Coded as the ZDC, Washington Center is one of the busiest

Airports

Alaska Postpones Paine Field Launch as Government Shutdown Continues

January 23, 2019 Pablo Diaz

As a consequence of the government shutdown, Alaska Airlines has announced that it will postpone the start of operations from Paine Field to March 4, three weeks later than the originally scheduled date of February

News

Hainan Airlines Aims For Shenzhen Hub Growth with New Routes

January 21, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Hainan Airlines, China’s largest privately owned air carrier, is launching its first non-stop service between its Shenzhen, China base and Vancouver, Canada on January 28 with two flights weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. The service will be the first non-stop international

News

Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

January 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Last December, Avianca Brazil filed an injunction for a protective measure, as it failed to cover the bill for Aircastle’s 10 Airbus A320 and one A330 leased aircraft it was operating. During this past weekend,

News

Brazilian Government Approves Boeing-Embraer Joint Venture

January 10, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro finally gave his approval for the purchase of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation division by The Boeing Company in a deal valued at $4.2 billion. The announcement was made after the closing of

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Delta Extends and Increases Airbus A220 Order

January 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Delta Air Lines announced that it has reached an agreement with Airbus to extend its order book of the A220 by 15 aircraft, elevating the total to 90. This marks the first order of 2019

News

Boeing-Embraer Deal: Brazil’s New President Doubts on the Specifics

January 7, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Once neglected by the two major builders, the 100-150 seat segment became a key player in the last few years. After Airbus’ acquisition of Bombardier’s CSeries program, it was a matter of time to see

News

Air Tanzania Debuts Airbus A220-300 in Africa

January 7, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a historic day both for African aviation and Airbus’ new product, Air Tanzania has flown its first A220 revenue flight. The route for this first flight, with designation TC110, was between Tanzania’s most populated

News

Ryanair Secures U.K. Operator Certificate in Anticipation for Hard Brexit

January 5, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Uncertainties regarding Brexit are impacting in many industries, but one of those most affected is, without a doubt, aviation. With the U.K. and European Union failing to agree on critical issues and voting stalled in

Opinions

Opinion: The Future of Aviation in Latin America Will be About Technology, Not Players

January 4, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Latin America is still an uncharted territory when it comes to commercial aviation. While the region is growing steadily, the general consensus is that there is more space available for new companies and a whole

Airports

France’s Vinci Takes Control of Gatwick Amid Brexit Uncertainty

December 31, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Vinci Airports, the French conglomerate specialized in airport terminal management, has recently announced the acquisition of a 50.01 percent stake of London’s second-busiest airport, Gatwick. The total cost of the operation is estimated in $3.7

Routes

Aerolineas Argentinas Doubles Down on Madrid Service

December 26, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Aerolíneas Argentinas announced that it will have an operation of two daily flights to Madrid starting in July. Besides the usual redeye flight departing at 23.55 local, a second flight will be added daily at

News

Argentinian Flybondi’s CEO Moves Up…or Steps Down?

December 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In the very same week that it started operating regionally, Flybondi caught Argentina’s commercial aviation market off with shocking news: Julian Cook, founder and frontman, left his position as CEO on December 20, and will

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Alas Uruguay

December 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

A few months after PLUNA’s demise and liquidation, Uruguayan aviation was lacking a flag carrier and, most importantly, a strategy. There were a couple of private operators that jumped right into the extinct carrier’s routes.

Top Story

Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

December 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Last week, during the inaugural flight of the new route between Buenos Aires and Bariloche, we got a chance to speak with Norwegian Air Argentina’s CEO. Onboard LV-ISQ, NAA’s third Boeing 737-800, we reviewed the

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Articles by Pablo Diaz

Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

Aerolineas Argentinas Seeks International Assistance for its Fleet Renewal

Boeing 747: Celebrating 50 Years of Flight

Southwest Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Interview: Talking with Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena

Operations Slowed at New York-LaGuardia as FAA Advisory Cites ‘Staffing Issues’

Alaska Postpones Paine Field Launch as Government Shutdown Continues

Hainan Airlines Aims For Shenzhen Hub Growth with New Routes

Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

Brazilian Government Approves Boeing-Embraer Joint Venture

Delta Extends and Increases Airbus A220 Order

Boeing-Embraer Deal: Brazil’s New President Doubts on the Specifics

Air Tanzania Debuts Airbus A220-300 in Africa

Ryanair Secures U.K. Operator Certificate in Anticipation for Hard Brexit

Opinion: The Future of Aviation in Latin America Will be About Technology, Not Players

France’s Vinci Takes Control of Gatwick Amid Brexit Uncertainty

Aerolineas Argentinas Doubles Down on Madrid Service

Argentinian Flybondi’s CEO Moves Up…or Steps Down?

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Alas Uruguay

Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

JetBlue Launches Boston to Palm Springs Route, Goes Back in Time with Retro Livery

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights