June 25, 2019 4:42 am ET
May 24, 2019 10:00 am ET -
Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market
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 previously limited to 25 percent.…
May 14, 2019 4:41 pm ET -
Azul Takes Delivery of First A330neo
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 capitalizing the Brazilian carrier’s expansion…
May 8, 2019 8:08 pm ET -
Avianca Brasil Auction Suspended by Sao Paulo Court
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 request to halt the auction.…
May 4, 2019 8:00 am ET -
Trip Report: Flying in Business Class on LATAM’s Boeing 767-300ER…
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 network. Over the last couple…
April 24, 2019 12:02 pm ET -
Avianca Brazil Assets Go To Auction
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 of slots at Guarulhos, Congonhas…