South America

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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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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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Argentina and U.S. Lift Restrictions on Frequencies and Capacity

June 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The United States and Argentina yesterday ratified a new amendment to the bilateral 1985 Air Transport Services Agreement immediately lifting previously established reciprocity restrictions. The new agreement between U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and

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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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LATAM Presents Poor Quarterly Results, Makes Significant Network Adjustments

May 30, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Last week, LATAM held its quarterly earnings call where it presented some rather bleak financial results for the first few months of the year. In the first quarter of 2019, LATAMs earned $2.525 billion in

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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

Routes

American Adds New South America Connection from New York

April 18, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Fort Worth-based American Airlines announced a new connection to Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday from its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new flight will add to the carrier’s current flights to

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Norwegian Eyes South American Flights from Spain

March 23, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Norwegian announced it has been granted seven weekly frequencies between Spain and Peru by the Spanish General Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) . If flights commence, the Oslo born carrier will become the fourth airline to

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JetBlue Adds New Service to Ecuador, Grows International Footprint

March 3, 2019 Albert Kuan

JetBlue announced the start of new service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Ecuador’s Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) on Thursday. The new service marks JetBlue’s broader reach into Latin America

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Low-Cost Service in South America Ramps Up

February 13, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

South America’s domestic and regional aviation markets have been undergoing a significant transformation over the last few years with an increasing number of operators bringing low-fare alternatives to the region, changing the conceived perception of

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Interview: Viva Air Peru Pioneers as Airline Hits 20 Months of Operation

January 26, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Viva Air, Irelandia Aviation’s South American venture, has been bringing the ultra-low-cost model and the operational capabilities from the successful Ryanair to transform the way people fly in a region historically driven by concentrated legacy

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Avianca Argentina Suspends Long-Awaited International Route

January 25, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Avianca Argentina, part of the Synergy group which also owns the troubled Avianca Brazil, announced it will not be operating its much-awaited international route from its base in Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo Guarulhos, which

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Argentina’s Flybondi Begins Flying Internationally

December 21, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Start-up and low-cost airline Flybondi took off in January looking to revolutionize the Argentinean aviation industry by providing low fares that would open up air travel to a greater percentage of the public. Now, with a

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Alas Uruguay

December 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

A few months after PLUNA’s demise and liquidation, Uruguayan aviation was lacking a flag carrier and, most importantly, a strategy. There were a couple of private operators that jumped right into the extinct carrier’s routes.

Airlines

‘Lowcostization’ in South America: A Glimpse at What This Year Has Brought

December 16, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

2018 has been a transformative year for aviation in South America; with the emergence and development of new travel options that mark a milestone for aviation in the region and a new chapter; offering more

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United Airlines Expands Partnership with Copa and Avianca

December 6, 2018 Peter Biondi

United Airlines has reached an agreement with Latin America’s Copa Airlines and Avianca, in addition to many of Avianca’s affiliates, for a joint business agreement (JBA). Although pending government approval, the JBA is expected to provide

Routes

LATAM Adds New Routes from Lima Hub Despite Airport Congestion

November 19, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

South America’s largest carrier LATAM Airlines announced two new routes from its hub in Lima, operated by its Peruvian subsidiary LATAM Peru. The new additions reinforce the hub’s position as an important connecting point between

Routes

Iberia Announces More Routes for New A350s, South American Expansion

October 25, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has announced a major route expansion for its latest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900XWB, which will now serve Chicago and Buenos Aires, Argentina in addition to New York. First delivered to the

Airports

Lima Airport to Begin Expansion After Years of Delays

October 23, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

After years-long delays and complications, Lima airport, the biggest in Peru and an important regional hub in South America is finally finishing the last touches to begin its much-needed expansion. The new plan, which has

Airlines

JetSmart to Lease Five A320neos to Jump-Start Expansion

October 5, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Indigo Partners’ South American ultra-low-cost venture JetSmart has announced an agreement with SMBC Aviation capital involving the lease of five A320neos that will help the firm catalyze its short-term expansion plan in the region. JetSmart is set

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South America

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

Azul May Buy Brazilian Regional Carrier to Secure Additional Congonhas Slots

Argentina and U.S. Lift Restrictions on Frequencies and Capacity

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

LATAM Presents Poor Quarterly Results, Makes Significant Network Adjustments

Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market

American Adds New South America Connection from New York

Norwegian Eyes South American Flights from Spain

JetBlue Adds New Service to Ecuador, Grows International Footprint

Low-Cost Service in South America Ramps Up

Interview: Viva Air Peru Pioneers as Airline Hits 20 Months of Operation

Avianca Argentina Suspends Long-Awaited International Route

Argentina’s Flybondi Begins Flying Internationally

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Alas Uruguay

‘Lowcostization’ in South America: A Glimpse at What This Year Has Brought

United Airlines Expands Partnership with Copa and Avianca

LATAM Adds New Routes from Lima Hub Despite Airport Congestion

Iberia Announces More Routes for New A350s, South American Expansion

Lima Airport to Begin Expansion After Years of Delays

JetSmart to Lease Five A320neos to Jump-Start Expansion

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

United Adds New European, Indian and Caribbean Routes

United Airlines and AirlineGeeks Celebrate National Aviation Day with Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Qantas Records Increased Revenue in 2019, Plans For Project Sunrise with Ultra-Long-Haul Research Flights

Philippines AirAsia Eyes U.S. Service