This year marked the end of an obscure era for Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines, two of the largest South American companies. Both airlines emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after lengthy and painful processes, which began in 2020, at the zenith…
The Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas has signed a new long-term contract selecting Airbus’ Flight Hour Maintenance Services (FHS) for their A350 fleet. The airline has recently received its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft after many years of delay and expects…
With the year almost ending, it would be an excellent time to begin looking at the biggest stories in the Latin American aviation industry. There are plenty. In 2022, we saw two companies leave Chapter 11 bankruptcy –Aeromexico and LATAM–,…
LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines have announced today the first non-stop route between Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the first route derived from the company’s joint venture agreement and…
The Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas and Airbus announced on Wednesday they have signed a firm order for three additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft. These widebody jets will allow the airline to expand its international network further and complement its existing…
On November 8, 2022, Colombia’s Aeronautical Authority concluded that the integration between Avianca, Viva Colombia, and Viva Peru poses risks to competition in the sector and consumer welfare. Therefore, it has rejected the airlines’ first attempt to merge. What happens…