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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

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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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Emerging Markets, Pilot Shortages, A380s and Tennis: Visiting Emirates’ US Open Suite and an Interview with a Company Executive

September 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The US Open has returned to Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York and so has Emirates Airline, a 6-year sponsor of the matches. As one of the main sponsors of the multi-week event stretching

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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

Airports

Peru’s Biggest Airport Continues Waiting for Long Overdue Expansion

July 9, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Peru’s largest and busiest airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport, has long been waiting for major expansion plans to be pushed forward. This includes the building of a second runway and a new terminal that would

Routes

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

June 14, 2018 Jace Moseley

Spirit Airlines announced a significant expansion from their hub in Orlando. Starting this October, the airline will add nine international destinations along with two destinations in United States territories. These additional services will also be

Airlines

Turkish Continues Efforts to Keep Istanbul as a Global Hub

June 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier for Turkey, flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. With destinations in over 110 nations, the airline continues its efforts to make Istanbul a global hub

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After Strong First Quarter Success, LATAM Estimates $25 Million in Losses post-Chilean Strike

May 18, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On April 10, 2018, 842 unionized cabin-crew members of Transporte Aereo S.A., one of the affiliates of LATAM Airlines Group in Chile, went on a strike that affected LATAM’s domestic operations in Chile, as well as some

Routes

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

Airlines

LATAM Workers Strike Causes Delays

April 10, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Tuesday, the Cabin Crew Union of LAN Express, a subsidiary of the Chile-based LATAM Airlines group, is starting a strike after mediation with their government failed to create a new labor contract. The strike

Throwback Thursday

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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South American Airlines Start Bid for Second Flight to Falkland (Malvinas) Islands

March 7, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On February 16, Argentina and United Kingdom’s governments issued a joint letter to UK embassies in Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay requesting assistance in contacting airlines in their respective countries to invite them to communicate their

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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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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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Norwegian Air Argentina Gets Government Approval to Start Operations

December 13, 2017 Pablo Diaz

The recently formed Argentinian subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle obtained clearance from Argentina’s Department of Transportation to operate 152 routes, both domestic and international. After a public hearing that was held last September and the Air

Airlines

Airbus Forecasts 2677 Aircraft for Latin America over Next Two Decades

November 22, 2017 Pablo Diaz

From 2017 to 2036, Latin America and the Caribbean will need 2,677 new passenger and freight aircraft to meet rising demand, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF). Valued at US $352 billion,

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#TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Dutch Antilles Express

May 27, 2015 Ian McMurtry

Dutch Antilles Express, also known as DAE, dates back to 2003 when the airline consisted of various smaller carriers inside one parent company. The parent company, named Exel Aviation, started operation in 2003 with BonairExel

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South America

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

Emerging Markets, Pilot Shortages, A380s and Tennis: Visiting Emirates’ US Open Suite and an Interview with a Company Executive

LATAM Upgrades Brazil to South Africa Route to Weekly Service

Peru’s Biggest Airport Continues Waiting for Long Overdue Expansion

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

Turkish Continues Efforts to Keep Istanbul as a Global Hub

After Strong First Quarter Success, LATAM Estimates $25 Million in Losses post-Chilean Strike

TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

LATAM Workers Strike Causes Delays

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aerovias Brasil

South American Airlines Start Bid for Second Flight to Falkland (Malvinas) Islands

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

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

Norwegian Air Argentina Gets Government Approval to Start Operations

Airbus Forecasts 2677 Aircraft for Latin America over Next Two Decades

#TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Dutch Antilles Express

Here Comes the Sun: Inside Sun Country’s Transition to a Low-Cost Carrier

TAP Air Portugal Announces Service to San Francisco Starting in June

ANA’s Turtle-themed A380 Rolls Out of the Paint Shop

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: DETA Air

Avianca Brazil Files for Bankruptcy