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Flybondi’s Founder Steps Down From Airline After Leaked Political Message

November 9, 2019 João Machado

Argentina’s political and economic situation has been boiling in recent months, bringing uncertainty to the recently-opened domestic aviation market of the South American country. What should have been a joyful week for Flybondi, Argentina’s first

Airlines

Argentina’s Election Results Likely to Change the National Aviation Market Again

August 12, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Sunday, Argentina held the first step of the Presidential elections, by completing the National Primaries that will lead to October’s general election, with an eventual second round in November. Although a setback for the

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Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile Orders Six Additional A320neos, Adds New Base

July 28, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Three years after setting off on Chilean soil, Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile is ready to set pace for a second base in the country in the city of Concepcion, 300 miles south of the capital

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Chasing the Blue Whale: An AvGeeks’ 10-Day Journey to Spot Argentina’s First Airbus A380 Revenue Flight

July 25, 2019 Pablo Diaz

It’s quarter to 1 a.m. on a cold winter night in Buenos Aires with temperatures around 37 degrees. Three lights appear in the pitch-black sky and grow brighter as they approach, perfectly aligned with Runway

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Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

July 10, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Just two weeks after the United States and Argentina signed the commitment to amend the existing bilateral agreement regarding commercial aviation, Norwegian Argentina filed a request to ANAC, Argentina’s national aviation authority, to operate regular

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Argentina’s Commercial Aviation Revolution Has Become a Total War

July 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Amidst the classic and expected political turmoil that takes center stage every election year, the commercial aviation market is one key topic in both government and opposition parties in Argentina. It is no surprise for

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Flybondi to Start Flights to Brazil, Keeps Low-Cost Growth in South America

July 5, 2019 João Machado

The low-cost wave in South America is starting to take the first steps into international operations as Argentina’s first low-cost airline, Flybondi, announced it will start flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. The

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Argentina and U.S. Lift Restrictions on Frequencies and Capacity

June 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The United States and Argentina yesterday ratified a new amendment to the bilateral 1985 Air Transport Services Agreement immediately lifting previously established reciprocity restrictions. The new agreement between U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and

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Aerolíneas Argentinas to Connect Buenos Aires and Orlando Despite Impending Long-Haul Strain

June 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Aerolíneas Argentinas on Tuesday announced the opening of a new non-stop route from Buenos Aires to Orlando. What will be only the third route to the United States for the Argentine flag carrier, the new

Airlines

Argentina’s Market Expansion Showing Its Achilles Heel

May 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Almost three years after it started, the commercial aviation market in Argentina is facing a plain contradiction. While passenger numbers are on the rise, the stability of the system as a whole is decreasing rapidly.

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Avianca Argentina Suspends Long-Awaited International Route

January 25, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Avianca Argentina, part of the Synergy group which also owns the troubled Avianca Brazil, announced it will not be operating its much-awaited international route from its base in Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo Guarulhos, which

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Flybondi Continues Domestic Expansion Despite Growing Pains

January 5, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Argentina’s Flybondi has announced seven new routes to its domestic route network, adding more pressure to its operational strategy serving 13 domestic and two international destinations with a fleet of five Boeing 737-800s. The Yellow

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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

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Argentina’s Flybondi Begins Flying Internationally

December 21, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Start-up and low-cost airline Flybondi took off in January looking to revolutionize the Argentinean aviation industry by providing low fares that would open up air travel to a greater percentage of the public. Now, with a

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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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Argentina: Domestic Market Grows While International Traffic Plunges

November 8, 2018 Pablo Diaz

The Argentinian Aviation Authority has released its statistics for the month of October, which show a steady growth on domestic traffic, but a steep descent in international passenger demand. October is a key month for

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Iberia Announces More Routes for New A350s, South American Expansion

October 25, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has announced a major route expansion for its latest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900XWB, which will now serve Chicago and Buenos Aires, Argentina in addition to New York. First delivered to the

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Aerolineas Argentinas Adjusts its Strategy, Prepares for a Fierce Domestic Battle

October 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Last week, Aerolineas Argentinas’ CEO, Luis Malvido, presented the company’s strategic plan for the next three years. The four pillars on which the strategy is based are sustainability, the development of the network, excellence in service,

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Winds Airlines

October 18, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In the controversial 1990s, Argentina’s economy experienced a boom, a boom that can be only compared with its catastrophic awakening in the 2000s. We can say the same thing about Southern Winds, an Argentinian carrier

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Norwegian Air Argentina Begins Operations

October 18, 2018 Pablo Diaz

October 16 is a date that will be remembered in Argentina as the day the commercial aviation market changed forever. Norwegian Air Argentina, the local branch of the European holding, started operations with three flights

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Flybondi’s Founder Steps Down From Airline After Leaked Political Message

Argentina’s Election Results Likely to Change the National Aviation Market Again

Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile Orders Six Additional A320neos, Adds New Base

Chasing the Blue Whale: An AvGeeks’ 10-Day Journey to Spot Argentina’s First Airbus A380 Revenue Flight

Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

Argentina’s Commercial Aviation Revolution Has Become a Total War

Flybondi to Start Flights to Brazil, Keeps Low-Cost Growth in South America

Argentina and U.S. Lift Restrictions on Frequencies and Capacity

Aerolíneas Argentinas to Connect Buenos Aires and Orlando Despite Impending Long-Haul Strain

Argentina’s Market Expansion Showing Its Achilles Heel

Avianca Argentina Suspends Long-Awaited International Route

Flybondi Continues Domestic Expansion Despite Growing Pains

Aerolineas Argentinas Doubles Down on Madrid Service

Argentina’s Flybondi Begins Flying Internationally

Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

Argentina: Domestic Market Grows While International Traffic Plunges

Iberia Announces More Routes for New A350s, South American Expansion

Aerolineas Argentinas Adjusts its Strategy, Prepares for a Fierce Domestic Battle

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Winds Airlines

Norwegian Air Argentina Begins Operations

New Orleans International Airport Opens New Terminal Building

Airbus Ends October on a Strong Note

Sea-Tac Airport Reaches New Milestone in North Satellite Modernization Project

U.S. Airlines Extend Boeing 737 MAX Cancellations Again

Flybondi’s Founder Steps Down From Airline After Leaked Political Message