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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

Airports

Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights

February 15, 2019 Thomas Pallini

It’s not uncommon for the average person to go out of their way to save money. People will drive to a further gas station to save a few cents on gas, take indirect routes to

Routes

Southwest’s Hawaii Flights Delayed Even Further Due to Shutdown

January 25, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Southwest Airlines has announced that its proposed flights to Hawaii will be delayed even further due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The carrier is planning to start service to the islands of Oahu, Maui,

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American Changes Schedule for Initial A321neo Routes

January 24, 2019 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines has quietly changed the launch of its Airbus A321neo aircraft, previously scheduled to join the fleet on April 2 flying between Phoenix, Los Angeles and Orlando. The carrier confirmed to AirlineGeeks that the

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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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Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

January 16, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

In an interview with CNBC, Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian pronounced himself regarding the U.S. government shutdown, which is halting the airline’s revenues for January and delaying deliveries for the airline’s newest and highly awaited bird: The

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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

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U.S. Airlines Reignite Concerns with Qatar Airways over Air Italy Expansion

December 23, 2018 John Flett

Qatar Airways is hitting back at allegations that they are subsidizing Air Italy by providing ‘free’ aircraft and engaging in anti-competitive practices. The Financial Times reported the allegations by incoming U.S. House of Representatives Transportation

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Indian Government Seeks Approval for Cash Injection Into Air India

December 22, 2018 Akhil Dewan

The Indian government is currently seeking approval from its parliament for an equity injection of 23 billion rupees ($330 million USD) into fledgling flag carrier Air India. The proposed cash injection essentially rules out the

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Japanese Carriers Strengthen Alcohol Rules

November 20, 2018 Will Lee

Two mainstream Japan-based carriers, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, have introduced new methods to prevent pilot drinking incidents. According to Mainichi Shimbun, Japan Airlines pilots have failed breathalyzer alcohol tests on 19 occasions since

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It’s Official: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Signed Into Law

October 8, 2018 Parker Davis

Over the next few years, the airline industry can look forward to new changes both big and small as President Trump quietly signed into law the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 on Oct.

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Alitalia Faces Further Challenges as Sale Deadline Looms

October 6, 2018 John Flett

Italy’s national carrier Alitalia is facing new challenges as the Oct. 31 deadline approaches for the end of the sale process for the airline, which declared bankruptcy in 2017. The deadline for offers was delayed

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What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal

May 13, 2018 Parker Davis

On Friday, American and Emirati officials quietly signed a deal that should help end the battle that has been going on for years between airlines over the freedom of the skies. In a private meeting

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U.S. Condemns China Over Letter to Airlines

May 7, 2018 Daniel Morley

The United States government has condemned a letter from the Chinese government. The letter was sent last week to 36 airlines around the world, including American carriers, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. The

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Alitalia Sale Process Speeds Up Definition After Italian Election

March 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

After the excitement of the Italian general elections was over, the future of Alitalia entered a stage of definitions. The commissioners of the extraordinary administration process decided a few months ago to postpone any ruling

Airlines

Air India to Be Sold as Four Entities as Part of Government Divestment

January 18, 2018 Akhil Dewan

The government of India has announced a plan for the sale of Air India, after an earlier decision to privatize the company. The Indian government announced that will be dividing state-owned Air India into four

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Samoan Government Blocks Virgin Australia Flights to New Zealand

November 2, 2017 John Flett

Over 6,000 passengers had their travel plans thrown into chaos this week when the Government of Samoa blocked Virgin Australia from commencing their five-times weekly service between Apia and Auckland, New Zealand. The route, due

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How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines

October 17, 2017 Jace Moseley

As announced last week, there will no longer be visa services between the United States and Turkey, effectively creating a travel ban between the two nations for both U.S. and Turkish citizens. Despite these measures,

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LATAM Airlines Group Wants to Increase Ownership in LATAM Brasil

Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights

Southwest’s Hawaii Flights Delayed Even Further Due to Shutdown

American Changes Schedule for Initial A321neo Routes

An Outlook for the Brazilian Aviation Industry

Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

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

U.S. Airlines Reignite Concerns with Qatar Airways over Air Italy Expansion

Indian Government Seeks Approval for Cash Injection Into Air India

Japanese Carriers Strengthen Alcohol Rules

It’s Official: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Signed Into Law

Alitalia Faces Further Challenges as Sale Deadline Looms

What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal

U.S. Condemns China Over Letter to Airlines

Alitalia Sale Process Speeds Up Definition After Italian Election

Air India to Be Sold as Four Entities as Part of Government Divestment

Samoan Government Blocks Virgin Australia Flights to New Zealand

How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines

My Unpopular Opinion: It’s the MD-80’s Time To Go

SpiceJet Hires Jet Airways Employees Following Cancellation of All Flights

Avianca Brazil Aircraft Repossessions Continue

ExxonMobil Donates Hydraulic Fluid to Keep Concorde Alive

American Adds New South America Connection from New York