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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

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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

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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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U.S. Open Skies Agreement with Brazil Finally Implemented

May 23, 2018 Pablo Diaz

After years of negotiations, on May 21 the exchange of diplomatic notes between the governments of Brazil and United States marked the final implementation of the Open Skies Agreement signed in March 2011. In December

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TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

April 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Portugal’s flag-carrier TAP Air Portugal announced that it will open a route between the European country and Argentina in 2019. The announcement was made at an event being held at Portugal’s Embassy in Buenos Aires. TAP

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Widerøe Takes Delivery of First Embraer E190-E2

April 5, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a ceremony held on Wednesday at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos in Brazil, Norwegian airline Widerøe accepted the first produced Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, the newest family that the Brazilian aircraft builder is

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aerovias Brasil

April 5, 2018 Ashley Magoon

In August 1942, Brazilian carrier Aerovias Brasil was formed as a product of TACA Airlines’, now Avianca El Salvador, mission to form one national airline per Latin American country. During the first years of its

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American Airlines Adds New Routes to Argentina, Reduces Brazil Flights

March 28, 2018 Pablo Diaz

American Airlines announced on March 27 that beginning Dec. 19, 2018 it will commence operating the Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport to Los Angeles (LAX) route, in a three-services per week schedule. The aircraft of choice

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Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

February 2, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has recently announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, starting on July 5, 2018. The

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Embraer Reaches 2017 Delivery Outlook

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, the world’s third commercial constructor, delivered a total of 210 jets in 2017. Of the 210 aircraft, 101 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (72 light and 37 large). These

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The Brazilian View on Boeing: Embraer Talks

December 27, 2017 Pablo Diaz

There is a close relationship between Boeing and Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, globally known as Embraer. However, recently disclosed talks show that the two companies are looking to extend and deepen that bond in some

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Brazil Moves Forward with U.S. Open Skies Approval, but Not with E.U.

December 22, 2017 Hemal Gosai

The Open Skies Agreement between the United States and Brazil has moved closer to reality due to recent approval from the Congress of Brazil’s lower house. While this agreement still requires ratification from the Brazilian

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Qatar Airways Enters Codeshare Agreement with oneworld Partner, LATAM Airlines

August 2, 2017 Tomos Howells

Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced that it has entered in to a codeshare agreement with LATAM. This move has come as Qatar Airways plans to expand its South American route network and connectivity for its

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Transbrasil

April 20, 2017 Ashley Magoon

The Brazilian airline known initially as Sadia was founded in 1955 as the sister company to S/A Indústria e Comércio Concórdia. On March 16, 1956, their first aircraft, a DC-3, took to the skies under the name Sadia

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United Airlines Acquires a Stake in Azul for $100 Million

June 28, 2015 Joe Pesek

In an attempt to compete in the bustling Latin and South American markets, United will pay $100 million to acquire a 5% stake in Azul, the third largest airline in Brazil. The cash payment will

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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

U.S. Open Skies Agreement with Brazil Finally Implemented

TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

Widerøe Takes Delivery of First Embraer E190-E2

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aerovias Brasil

American Airlines Adds New Routes to Argentina, Reduces Brazil Flights

Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

Embraer Reaches 2017 Delivery Outlook

The Brazilian View on Boeing: Embraer Talks

Brazil Moves Forward with U.S. Open Skies Approval, but Not with E.U.

Qatar Airways Enters Codeshare Agreement with oneworld Partner, LATAM Airlines

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Transbrasil

United Airlines Acquires a Stake in Azul for $100 Million

Mandarin Airlines to Launch Charter Flight to Tottori, Japan

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The Longest Scheduled Routes Operated by Boeing’s 757

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