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Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying on a Qatar Airways 777-200LR from São Paulo to Doha in Qsuites

November 25, 2019 João Machado

Qatar Airways and its main hub Hamad International Airport recently announced an expansion to the airport that would increase its capacity in time for the 2022 World Cup and make it a destination without itself.

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Avianca Announces Codesharing with Gol

October 30, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Colombian carrier Avianca has announced that it has reached a codeshare agreement with Brazilian carrier Gol. The agreement between the two carriers comes a few weeks after Avianca announced another codeshare agreement with another Brazilian

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Brazilian Government Eyes Invitation to JetBlue, Ryanair to Fly in the Country

October 30, 2019 Peter Biondi

Local media reported that the Brazilian government could approach JetBlue, Ryanair, and other low-cost airlines during the forum of leaders of the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Air Transport to convince them to fly

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Chile’s JetSmart to Launch Flights to Brazil in December

September 25, 2019 Peter Biondi

Chilean JetSmart announced earlier this week the details of its operation in Brazil, with nonstop flights between Santiago, Chile, and the cities of Sao Paulo, Salvador and Foz do Iguaçu. The operation between Santiago and

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Embraer Delivers First E195-E2 to Azul

September 13, 2019 João Machado

Embraer delivered on Thursday its first E195-E2 next-generation aircraft on Thursday to launch customer Azul Brazilian Airlines and its lessor, AerCap. The delivery ceremony took place at Embraer’s main factory in São José dos Campos,

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Azul Starts ‘Ponte Aérea’ Shuttle Between Rio and São Paulo

September 2, 2019 João Machado

Last Thursday, Azul started services on the “Ponte Aérea” shuttle connecting São Paulo (Congonhas) to Rio (Santos Dumont), the most premium route in Latin America, with 16 daily flights each way. The new operations saw

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LATAM Debuts New 777 Cabin, Pledges $500 Million Investment in Passenger Experience

August 30, 2019 João Machado

LATAM Airlines on Tuesday announced several investments it will be making to improve passenger experience at an event in São Paulo. Estimated to cost over $500 million, the main enhancements come in product and service

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Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

August 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Aug. 19, 1969, the Brazilian government formally instituted the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica, globally known as Embraer. On this day 50 years ago, what has grown to become the third global producer of civilian

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Azul to Start “Ponte Aérea” Shuttle Service Between Rio and São Paulo

August 13, 2019 João Machado

After months of lobbying, discussions and even open verbal fights in the media, Azul finally announced the opening of sales for their operations in the Rio/Santos Dumont-São Paulo/Congonhas “Ponte Aérea” sector, Brazil’s most desired route.

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Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority Redistribute Slots at São Paulo Airport

August 3, 2019 Peter Biondi

The National Civil Aviation Agency in Brazil (ANAC) concluded on Wednesday the redistribution of the 41 pairs of slots (spaces for takeoffs and landings) that were used by Avianca Brasil in Congonhas, São Paulo’s downtown

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Embraer Delivers 51 Jets in Recent Quarter

August 1, 2019 Jordan Green

Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer announced at the end of July the delivery of a total of 51 jets during the second quarter of 2019. Of the 51 deliveries, 26 were commercial jets while 25 were

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Azul May Buy Brazilian Regional Carrier to Secure Additional Congonhas Slots

July 18, 2019 João Machado

While Avianca Brasil’s slots may have been auctioned last week, the discussion may not yet come to an end. As legal uncertainty looms over the validity of this auction, the slot sale could be reverted.

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Avianca Brasil Assets Auctioned to GOL and LATAM

July 14, 2019 Peter Biondi

Avianca Brasil’s asset auction took place generating more than US$147 million this week. Azul, GOL and LATAM were eligible to take part in the dispute but only GOL and LATAM came to bid. Azul said

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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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Avianca Brasil’s Operations Suspended by Brazilian Authorities

June 25, 2019 João Machado

Avianca Brasil’s story appears to be approaching its end. Last Friday Brasil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) suspended the airline’s concession of regular air transport operations, which included passenger and cargo flights. According to the

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GOL Chief Executive Rebukes Criticism by Azul in Slot Spat

June 13, 2019 Peter Biondi

In the latest episode of a continuous conflict among airlines in Brazil, the chief executive officer of Gol Transportes Aéreos, Paulo Kakinoff, rebuked comments by Azul Brazilian Airlines’ CEO saying that Gol wants to keep

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Azul Airlines Begins Flying to Second Destination in Portugal

June 5, 2019 Peter Biondi

Azul Brazilian Airlines started flying to Porto, Portugal on Monday, June 3. This is the second destination for the airline in Portugal, which already operates flights between Brazil and Lisbon. Porto is the second-largest city

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First Quarter Results Show Positive Demand Recovery for Brazil’s Major Carriers

June 3, 2019 João Machado

The commercial aviation market in Brazil has had an intense first quarter this year. As the new government takes office, the markets are waiting anxiously for the promised economic reforms, reflecting in more investments and

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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

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Azul Takes Delivery of First A330neo

May 14, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Brazilian carrier Azul received its first A330-900 out of 15 on order, according to FlightGlobal, becoming the first carrier in the Americas to operate the type. The revamped A330 version plays a key role in

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Brazil

Trip Report: Flying on a Qatar Airways 777-200LR from São Paulo to Doha in Qsuites

Avianca Announces Codesharing with Gol

Brazilian Government Eyes Invitation to JetBlue, Ryanair to Fly in the Country

Chile’s JetSmart to Launch Flights to Brazil in December

Embraer Delivers First E195-E2 to Azul

Azul Starts ‘Ponte Aérea’ Shuttle Between Rio and São Paulo

LATAM Debuts New 777 Cabin, Pledges $500 Million Investment in Passenger Experience

Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

Azul to Start “Ponte Aérea” Shuttle Service Between Rio and São Paulo

Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority Redistribute Slots at São Paulo Airport

Embraer Delivers 51 Jets in Recent Quarter

Azul May Buy Brazilian Regional Carrier to Secure Additional Congonhas Slots

Avianca Brasil Assets Auctioned to GOL and LATAM

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

Avianca Brasil’s Operations Suspended by Brazilian Authorities

GOL Chief Executive Rebukes Criticism by Azul in Slot Spat

Azul Airlines Begins Flying to Second Destination in Portugal

First Quarter Results Show Positive Demand Recovery for Brazil’s Major Carriers

Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market

Azul Takes Delivery of First A330neo

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations

Qantas Retires Final Boeing 747 from American Skies

Cathay Pacific To Cut Capacity in 2020

Norwegian Awarded Six Weekly Slots at London Heathrow