All Latin America articles – Page 30
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NewsParis airports operator sees group traffic at 70-80% of pre-crisis levels this year
Paris airports operator Groupe ADP expects passenger numbers across its network to be between 70% and 80% of the 2019 levels this year and to recover to pre-crisis highs between 2023 and 2024.
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NewsAeromexico shows ‘signs of recovery’ in Q4
Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Mexico’s legacy carrier, says the airline’s position during the fourth quarter of 2021 continued to improve, despite Omicron-variant-related cancellations.
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NewsCopa posts Q4 profit but takes Omicron hit in Q1
Copa Holdings, the parent of Panama City-based Copa Airlines posted a profit for the fourth quarter of 2021, but says the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will negatively affect first-quarter earnings.
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NewsEmbraer, Brazilian air force agree six-unit cut to C-390 contract
Embraer has finalised an agreement with the Brazilian air force over a reduction to its order for the C/KC-390 transport/tanker, with the service to reduce its acquisition by six units.
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NewsAmerican firms $200m Gol investment plan
American Airlines has firmed its planned $200 million investment in Gol, under which it is taking a 5.2% stake in the Brazilian budget carrier.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: February 2022 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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NewsVinci expects airports to hit break-even this year after tough 2021 for Gatwick and Japan
Multinational infrastructure firm Vinci expects its airports business to reach break-even on a net basis in 2022, if the public health situation continues to improve. The company – which has 53 airports across 12 countries in its portfolio – says passenger numbers will recover to “around 60%” of 2019 levels ...
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NewsUK confirms E-3D Sentry sale to Chilean air force
Chile is to update its airborne early warning capabilities, after concluding a deal to acquire ex-Royal Air Force-operated Boeing E-3D Sentry airframes from the UK.
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NewsUS court approves Aeromexico reorganisation plan
A US bankruptcy court has approved Aeromexico’s reorganisation plan, clearing the way for the Mexico City-based carrier to exit bankruptcy protection.
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NewsFatal GIV crash probe focuses on post-maintenance spoiler asymmetry
Investigators have revealed that a Gulfstream GIV took off from Santo Domingo with a spoiler asymmetry shortly before diverting to another airport in the city, where it crashed fatally during its approach to land. The aircraft – owned by Helidosa Aviation Group, and registered HI1050 – had arrived at Santo ...
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NewsInternational air travel recovery continued in December despite Omicron impact
Demand for international air travel in December continued the upward trend that began in mid-2021, albeit at a slower growth rate than was forecast before the Omicron variant of Covid-19 began to spread around the world.
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NewsIATA warns of airfare impact as high jet fuel prices push up airline operating costs
High Jet fuel prices will prompt air fares to rise this year if current trends continue, according to global airline association IATA.
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NewsModified F-5Ms put Brazil’s indigenous datalink to the test
Brazil’s Link-BR2 programme, which aims to introduce a secure datalink capability across its armed forces, has been advanced via flight tests involving two modified Northrop F-5M fighters.
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Airline BusinessAirlines continue slow progress on gender diversity in C-suite but JetBlue shines
The crisis-hit global airline industry continued its slow but consistent progress towards gender parity in the C-suite during 2021, with standout progress in some key areas – including a doubling of the number of women leading carriers.
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AnalysisIs pilot skills fade another symptom of the pandemic?
Reduced flying time during the pandemic has raised concerns that pilots could be more prone to error and cognitive lapses – with studies pointing towards the risk of a lasting decay in capability.
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AnalysisHow fatal lapses impacted airline safety in 2021
Assessing the airline industry’s recent safety performance is tricky during the pandemic-driven downturn, but alarming and deadly mishaps remain all too common away from the mainline carriers.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic to codeshare with LATAM Airlines
Delta Air Lines partners Virgin Atlantic and LATAM Airlines are to begin codesharing on flights between and beyond London and Sao Paulo.
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Airline BusinessAirline CEO churn moderated in 2021 – with Canada clearout the exception
Fifteen of the world’s top 100 airlines and groups welcomed new chief executives in the 12 months to early December 2021, according to FlightGlobal’s latest survey, with upheaval among North American airlines a notable theme – and one that is set to continue into 2022.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: January 2022 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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NewsCaribbean Airlines introduces Boeing 737 Max
Caribbean Airlines has carried out its initial revenue flight with the fleet’s first Boeing 737 Max 8.