All Latin America articles – Page 115
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Freight drags improved airline profits outlook
IATA’s latest improved profits outlook released today struck a decidedly positive note, even if the climate is still pretty tough for many carriers.
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ANALYSIS: Can Airbus and R-R kick-start A340 revival?
Airbus, Rolls-Royce and CFM International spent a day in London last week seeking to convince the market that the A340 represents a good investment, despite its operating economics being buffeted by high fuel prices.
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Cessna TTx clinches Brazilian certification
Cessna has clinched Brazilian type certification for its TTx piston single five months after the high-performance aircraft – an upgraded version of Cessna's out-of-production 400 Corvalis TT – entered service.
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Airbus and Rolls unveil plan to restore A340-600 appeal
Airbus and Rolls-Royce aim to boost the market appeal of the A340-600 with reconfiguration and support initiatives that address operating costs.
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ANALYSIS: How operational, budget pressures are affecting the World's air forces
The ability of air forces around the globe to react to the unexpected was highlighted afresh in 2013, with requirements having ranged from providing multinational support for France’s combat intervention in Mali, to flying humanitarian relief sorties to help in typhoon-devastated parts of the Philippines.
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Volaris to lease four A320s from BOC Aviation
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed an agreement to lease four new Airbus A320 aircraft from BOC Aviation.
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Helibras flies first locally produced EC725
Helibras, Eurocopter's Brazilian subsidiary, on 21 November performed the maiden sortie of the first EC725 to be entirely produced in-country, around two months ahead of schedule.
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Interjet to add Superjet simulator within a year
Mexican low-cost carrier will add a Sukhoi Superjet 100 simulator to its pilot training centre at Toluca International airport within a year, say executives.
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Peru to sign for two C-27J Spartans
Peru is poised to join the C-27J operators club, once Alenia Aermacchi has finalised a roughly €100 million ($135 million) contract to supply its air force with two of the tactical airlifters.
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LAN Peru begins operating 767 full-flight simulator
LAN Peru and CAE have started operating a new Boeing 767 full-flight simulator in a training centre near Lima's Jorge Chavez International airport that opened in 2012.
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Aeromexico plans new JFK flights
Aeromexico will launch new seasonal service from New York to Puerto Vallarta, and from New York to Los Cabos, on 16 January and 18 January respectively.
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DUBAI: Boeing bullish on military derivatives
Boeing foresees strong market potential for military aircraft derived from its commercial aircraft.
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DUBAI: Embraer confident E2 will not hit E-Jet sales
Embraer is confident that it will announce more orders for its current generation of E-Jets, even as sales efforts on the E2 series ramp up.
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Colombia seeks new fighter purchase
Colombia’s air force is planning to bolster its combat capabilities, with the purchase of an additional squadron of fighter aircraft.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Where are all the Latin American LCCs?
"Absurd” is the reaction of some aviation analysts to the absence of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in much of Latin America.
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News
ALTA: Avianca Brazil to be ready for Star in 2014
Avianca Brazil will be ready to join Star Alliance by the second quarter of 2014, filling the grouping's void in the South American country after TAM departs for Oneworld.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Collaboration key to improving airport experience
Travelling through an airport in the future will be a vastly different experience for passengers. It will be fast and seamless, with no inconsistent or unpredictable processes and no uncertainty or stress.
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ALTA: Airbus bullish after VivaAerobus success
Airbus is ready for more "ferocious fights" with Boeing in Latin America after its success in the campaign at VivaAerobus, as it predicts long-term demand for more than 2,300 new aircraft in the region.
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ALTA: Lufthansa Technik joins as affiliate member
Lufthansa Technik is joining ALTA as an affiliate member this month, with a focus on expanding its business in Latin America.
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ALTA: Guarulhos expansion on schedule for May 2014 opening
TAM Holdings president Marco Antonio Bologna expects the new Terminal 3 at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International airport to open on schedule in May 2014.