All Latin America articles – Page 13
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NewsAvianca reports modest Q2 profit as it executes on post-restructuring business plan
Avianca posted a modest profit during the second quarter, benefiting from cost control, smooth operations and increased demand, rather than higher prices, the company says.
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NewsEmbraer delivers 47 jets during the second quarter
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 47 jets during the second quarter, 47% more than it did in the same period last year.
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NewsLATAM posts Q2 profit of $145m as it expands its network
Chile’s LATAM Airlines Group posted a $145 million profit for the second quarter, as it strengthened its network and diversified revenue streams.
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NewsShimmy dampers examined after Red Air MD-82 gear collapse
US investigators have been scrutinising shimmy damper mechanisms from a Red Air Boeing MD-82 which suffered a main landing-gear collapse and runway excursion after touching down at Miami. The aircraft – arriving from Santo Domingo on 21 June last year – touched down on runway 09 but, some 1,300ft into ...
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NewsUS DOT suspends review of Allegiant-Viva Aerobus joint venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended its review of a joint venture between ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) Allegiant Air and Mexico’s Viva Aerobus, putting a wrench in the carriers’ already-delayed plans for expansion in each others’ home markets.
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NewsJohann Bordais picked as chief executive of eVTOL developer Eve
Brazilian air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility’s board of directors has named Johann Bordais as the company’s sole chief executive, with current co-CEOs Jerry DeMuro and Andre Stein shifting to new roles.
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NewsVolaris turns modest Q2 profit as fuel costs slide
Mexico’s Volaris reports a second-quarter profit of $6 million as its leisure-focused operation benefited from significantly lower fuel costs compared with last year.
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NewsArgentina signals intent to obtain HAL’s LUH, Dhruv helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Argentina’s defence ministry have signed a letter of intent (LOI) related to a possible helicopter acquisition.
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NewsEmbraer and Eve to produce air taxis at site close to Sao Jose dos Campos
Eve Air Mobility plans to produce its in-development electric air taxi at a facility in the Brazilian city of Taubate, where Eve majority owner Embraer already has a presence.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: July 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsDominican Republic’s Arajet will launch flights to Toronto in October
Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s low-cost start-up carrier that launched operations in September 2022, will begin flying to Canada on 24 October.
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Airline BusinessThe Airline Strategy Awards 2023: winning stories
Alaska Airlines’ Ben Minicucci, Pegasus’ Guliz Ozturk and Singapore Airlines’ Goh Choon Phong were among those recognised at this year’s Airline Strategy Awards on 16 July in London, alongside former American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker.
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NewsThunderstorms and heavy rain present during LATAM A321 excursion in Brazil
Brazilian investigators are probing a runway excursion involving a LATAM Airlines Airbus A321 during landing at Florianopolis on 12 July. The aircraft, operated by LATAM’s Brazilian division, had been conducting the LA3300 service from Sao Paulo but suffered a “lateral deviation” after landing on runway 32, according to the airline. ...
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NewsBrazilian pilots complete Gripen flight training in Sweden
As Saab continues production of Brazil’s 36 Gripen E/F fighters, Brasilia’s pilots are undergoing flight training in Sweden and at home to convert from Northrop F-5M and AMX International jets.
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NewsGlobal airline passenger traffic closes to within 4% of pre-Covid levels
Global airline passenger traffic was at 96.1% of 2019 levels in May this year, as the industry neared parity with pre-Covid levels of demand after three years of deficit.
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NewsViva Aerobus provisionally signs for 90 more A321neos
Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus has tentatively signed for another 90 Airbus single-aisle jets, potentially taking its order total to 170. The additional 90 aircraft are A321neos which will be configured with 240 seats. Deliveries will commence in 2027. Airbus says the twinjets are the subject of a memorandum of ...
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NewsVolaris to take 25 more A321neos
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris will take 25 more Airbus A321neo twinjets, the airframer announced at the Paris air show today, citing a previously undisclosed purchase agreement signed in October 2022.
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NewsVoar, Wideroe signal intent to buy up to 120 Eve air taxis
Electric air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility has secured letters of intent from the two aviation companies to purchase a total of up to 120 of its in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsVolaris sticks with P&W GTF engines for incoming A321neos
Volaris has selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power more of its Airbus A321neo twinjets.
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InterviewEmbraer’s prospects ready to soar after successful recovery: CEO
Embraer’s chief executive is targeting an ambitious growth in sales, as Brazil’s aerospace champion emerges from the pandemic-driven downturn and a collapsed commercial aircraft pact with Boeing.