Argentina’s Aviation Market Leaves Flybondi Behind
Pablo Diaz
Pablo Diaz is an award-winning journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is also Editor In Chief of Aviacionline.com. Law, Engineering, and a pinch of science. When in doubt, trust evidence.
Abra Group Shakes Latin America’s Regional Aircraft Market With Embraer E195-E2 Order
Earthquake Derails Venezuela’s Post-Maduro Aviation Recovery
Twin powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 188 people, injuring more than 1,520, and leaving tens of thousands missing or trapped under rubble. The disaster has dealt a severe blow to the country’s main international…
Airline Profits Halve; Walsh Tells OEMs to ‘Stop Gouging’
RIO DE JANEIRO — The global aviation industry faces a sharp financial reversal in 2026, with net profits projected to halve compared to last year. Driven by a 70% year-on-year spike in jet fuel prices and severe operational disruptions from…
IATA Warns of Severe Cost Inflation in Europe
Rafael Schwarzman, IATA Regional Vice President for Europe, announced at the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Rio de Janeiro that jet fuel surged past 40% of total airline operating expenses (OpEx). This cost escalation, combined with a marginal 0.8%…
Avianca vs. jetBlue: The Fight for Spirit’s Florida Kingdom
The definitive shutdown of Spirit Airlines in early May has sent shockwaves through the regional commercial aviation sector. Driven by accumulated debt and the collapse of a federal bailout package, its sudden exit removed a critical volume of Available Seat…