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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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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

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying in Business Class on LATAM’s Boeing 767-300ER from Lisbon to Sao Paulo

May 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

As part of a continuous effort to become the carrier of choice for South American travelers and people traveling to the region, LATAM recently embarked on a significant expansion for its North American and European

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Avianca Brazil Assets Go To Auction

April 24, 2019 Peter Biondi

The auction of Avianca Brazil assets is scheduled for May 7 after many months of negotiations with creditors. The company’s assets are divided into seven units, which will be sold separately. The units consist mostly

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Creditors Approve Avianca Brazil’s Recovery Plan

April 6, 2019 Peter Biondi

After seven hours of discussion, Avianca Brazil was able to approve its judicial recovery plan in a heated assembly of creditors held this Friday in São Paulo. Of the total creditors, 77 percent voted in

Airports

Brazil Opens Further Concessions for Airport Purchasing

March 21, 2019 Peter Biondi

As part of a growing business model intended to attract more investments in aviation infrastructure, the Brazilian government concluded on Friday one more round of airport concessions. The more friendly rules for concessions attracted many

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LATAM Airlines Group Wants to Increase Ownership in LATAM Brasil

February 22, 2019 Peter Biondi

LATAM Airlines Group has requested authorization from the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in Brazil to increase its stake in indirect shares of LATAM Airlines Brasil from 48.9 percent to 51 percent. Although a

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Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

February 16, 2019 Peter Biondi

In a new development to recover the airline from bankruptcy protection, Avianca Brasil changed its president. Frederico Pedreira, who will be leaving the company replaced by Jorge Vianna, a former vice-president of the company. Pedreira worked

Airlines

An Outlook for the Brazilian Aviation Industry

January 19, 2019 Peter Biondi

The year in Brazil started with a new government promising significant changes in the way the country does business, including fighting criminality, restructuring government spending and promoting liberalism. In addition to potentially reforming the country,

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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

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Avianca Crises in Brazil Urge Government to Allow 100 Percent Foreign Ownership of Airlines

January 3, 2019 Peter Biondi

After a series of events, Avianca Brazil, a subsidiary of Colombia’s Avianca and known in Brazil as former OceanAir, filed for the Brazilian equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 10, 2018. The crises in

Planes

Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations

December 12, 2018 Peter Biondi

A federal judge in São Paulo acted in favor of a class action moved by Brazilian congressman Paulo Pimenta and Carlos Zaratini from the worker’s party (PT) halting temporarily the merger of aircraft manufacturers Boeing

Airlines

Chinese Plan to Build and Sell Harbin Aircraft in Brazil

August 17, 2018 Hemal Gosai

China’s aviation industry continues to grow at a remarkable place, leading to Chinese airlines ordering vast quantities of aircraft in order to be able to meet the expected demand. The majority of these aircraft have

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Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

August 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In December 2016, Brazil’s national aviation authority, ANAC, issued the famous “resolution 400,” which was an attempt to align the Brazilian aviation rules to the international standards. Among other changes, the most noticeable is the

Routes

LATAM Upgrades Brazil to South Africa Route to Weekly Service

August 9, 2018 Pablo Diaz

LATAM Airlines will begin to operate two additional frequencies on its São Paulo-Johannesburg route, which will allow for a daily flight between both cities. Currently, the route is only operated five times per week from São

Routes

British Airways to Add 787-9 Dreamliner to Sao Paulo Route

July 25, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

British Airways announced that it will be adding two weekly flights from London Heathrow to the Brazilian metropolis of Sao Paulo. The good news, especially for premium flyers, is that the new frequencies will be

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Brazil

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

Avianca Brasil Auction Suspended by Sao Paulo Court

Trip Report: Flying in Business Class on LATAM’s Boeing 767-300ER from Lisbon to Sao Paulo

Avianca Brazil Assets Go To Auction

Creditors Approve Avianca Brazil’s Recovery Plan

Brazil Opens Further Concessions for Airport Purchasing

LATAM Airlines Group Wants to Increase Ownership in LATAM Brasil

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

An Outlook for the Brazilian Aviation Industry

Brazilian Government Approves Boeing-Embraer Joint Venture

Avianca Crises in Brazil Urge Government to Allow 100 Percent Foreign Ownership of Airlines

Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations

Chinese Plan to Build and Sell Harbin Aircraft in Brazil

Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

LATAM Upgrades Brazil to South Africa Route to Weekly Service

British Airways to Add 787-9 Dreamliner to Sao Paulo Route

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service