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Brazilian Government Suspends Avianca Brasil

May 26, 2019 Daniel Morley

The government of Brazil has suspended operations of the troubled Avianca Brasil. The decision came into effect on Friday, with the airline acknowledging the government’s decision. The reason for the suspension was given as unspecified

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Final Airplane in Virgin America Colors Heads to Paint Shop

May 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

Richard Branson’s American airline operation Virgin America was merged with Alaska Airlines in April 2016, and by January 2018 all of the airline’s fleet had moved to Alaska. Founded as Virgin USA in January 2004,

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Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market

May 24, 2019 Peter Biondi

Air Europa applied last Friday to operate domestic flights within Brazil. The move is a direct result of new laws in Brazil allowing foreign airlines 100 percent ownership of Brazilian airlines, whereas foreign ownership was

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Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

May 23, 2019 Will Lee

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded throughout Southeast Asia last week as Taiwan’s Far East Air Transport abruptly canceled a significant number of flights. Flights to countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Japan and

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Aerolineas Argentinas Takes a Big Hit in 2018 Financials

May 22, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Last week, Aerolineas Argentinas and its domestic sister company, Austral, presented its 2018 results with some worrying numbers but also with a ray of light regarding its operations for 2019. Together, both companies recorded a

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American Files Lawsuit Against Maintenance Unions

May 22, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transport Workers Union (TWU). The airline cites that the two

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Qatar Airways Looks to Take Further Hold of India Market

May 21, 2019 Parker Davis

Just over a month ago, India’s Jet Airways ceased all flights after running out of the funds necessary to continue operating. That shutdown had effects across the airline’s route network. While that network did include

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Brexit Uncertainty Hits European Aviation as easyJet Reports Record Loss and Thomas Cook Troubles Intensify

May 20, 2019 John Flett

U.K. low-cost carrier easyJet has announced a record $352 million headline loss before tax for the first six months of its financial year. According to the airline’s chief executive officer, Johan Lundgren, the half-yearly result

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Virgin Australia Adjusts Capacity as Low Demand Hampers Profits

May 19, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Softening demand in both business and leisure markets is projected to send Virgin Australia’s accounts into the red. In an investor update delivered to the markets on May 17, the Australian carrier announced estimated earnings

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El Al Expands U.S. Presence with New Las Vegas Route

May 18, 2019 Daniel Morley

El Al, the national airline of Israel, has announced that it will begin seasonal service between Tel Aviv and Las Vegas. The seasonal service will begin on June 14 and will be operated weekly through

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Air Canada Enters Talks To Finalize Air Transat Acquisition

May 17, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday, Air Canada announced that it has commenced exclusive talks with fellow Quebec-based Transat A.T. Inc., owner of Air Transat, for a full takeover of the Canadian leisure carrier. The publically proposed transaction is

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Jet Airways Chief Executive and CFO Announce Resignations

May 15, 2019 Akhil Dewan

A comeback for Jet Airways looks even more unlikely as two of the carrier’s top executives announced their resignations on Tuesday. First, chief executive Vinay Dube resigned citing personal reasons. Then, chief financial officer and

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Air India Offers Hefty Discounts to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers on Domestic Routes

May 15, 2019 Will Lee

Air India announced that they will offer a 40 percent discount three hours before departure. The state-owned carrier said that customers can buy the discounted domestic tickets from all outlets which include Air India’s website,

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IAG Reports Q1 Profit Result Despite Rising Costs and Challenging Winter

May 13, 2019 John Flett

IAG (International Airlines Group), the parent company of Europe’s British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, on Friday reported a $152 million profit for the first quarter of 2019. Though the result is down in

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China Airlines Selects New Aircraft to Upgrade Regional Narrowbody Fleet

May 12, 2019 Albert Kuan

China Airlines has chosen the Airbus A321neo for its future regional narrowbody operations. The Taiwanese carrier will lease 14 A321neo aircraft that are scheduled to enter service in 2021. Furthermore, the airline will have the

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U.S. Fund Makes Major Investment in Latin America’s Viva Air

May 11, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

U.S. investment firm Cartesian Capital Group has injected $50 million into Latin American low-cost carrier Viva Air, a subsidiary of low-cost developer Irelandia with bases in Colombia and Peru. The investment will help Irelandia’s Latin

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Asiana Faces More Financial Tribulations, Cuts First Class Offering

May 10, 2019 Will Lee

South Korea-based Asiana has announced that it will stop offering first class service in September. Also, the beleaguered carrier will terminate service to the Indian city of New Delhi and the Russian city of Khabarovsk

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Delta Begins Testing Free Onboard Wi-Fi

May 10, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Delta has decided to take the first step towards providing free internet connection onboard its aircraft by setting up an “initial, limited test” on 55 domestic routes every day, starting on May 13. In the

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Avianca Brasil Auction Suspended by Sao Paulo Court

May 8, 2019 Peter Biondi

A court decision on Monday suspended the auction of Avianca Brazil assets which would help the airline pay its debt. Swissport AG, an aviation service company providing airport ground and cargo handling services, made the

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GOL Reassures Confidence in 737 MAX, Schedules New Flight With Jet

May 7, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

While some Boeing 737 MAX operators around the world are looking to seek compensation from Boeing for the costs associated with the global fleet’s groundings, Brazilian carrier GOL has scheduled a new flight with the

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Brazilian Government Suspends Avianca Brasil

Final Airplane in Virgin America Colors Heads to Paint Shop

Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

Aerolineas Argentinas Takes a Big Hit in 2018 Financials

American Files Lawsuit Against Maintenance Unions

Qatar Airways Looks to Take Further Hold of India Market

Brexit Uncertainty Hits European Aviation as easyJet Reports Record Loss and Thomas Cook Troubles Intensify

Virgin Australia Adjusts Capacity as Low Demand Hampers Profits

El Al Expands U.S. Presence with New Las Vegas Route

Air Canada Enters Talks To Finalize Air Transat Acquisition

Jet Airways Chief Executive and CFO Announce Resignations

Air India Offers Hefty Discounts to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers on Domestic Routes

IAG Reports Q1 Profit Result Despite Rising Costs and Challenging Winter

China Airlines Selects New Aircraft to Upgrade Regional Narrowbody Fleet

U.S. Fund Makes Major Investment in Latin America’s Viva Air

Asiana Faces More Financial Tribulations, Cuts First Class Offering

Delta Begins Testing Free Onboard Wi-Fi

Avianca Brasil Auction Suspended by Sao Paulo Court

GOL Reassures Confidence in 737 MAX, Schedules New Flight With Jet

Mandarin Airlines to Launch Charter Flight to Tottori, Japan

Heathrow Passengers Face Summer Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

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Vistara Announces Flights to Singapore and New Codeshare Agreements