Aerolineas Argentinas is planning international expansion after boosting its fleet with two Airbus A340-200s leased from Air Canada.
It has not earmarked the A340s for specific routes, but expects to launch Paris non-stops before the end of the year. Aerolineas has added 17 aircraft in the past quarter, including seven for its domestic arm Austral. With additional Boeing 737s, Aerolineas plans to revive routes to several cities, including Asuncion in Paraguay.
Meanwhile, Austral could face new competition. Former Aerolineas president Antonio Mata has unveiled plans to launch a domestic low-cost carrier named Air Pampas.
Source: Airline Business
