All Latin America articles – Page 58
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Analysis
What lies ahead for aerospace sector over next decade?
The decade since Flight International celebrated its centenary in 2009 seems to have flown by – if you pardon the pun – and during this period there have been some key developments across the aerospace industry, as outlined elsewhere. But that posits the question: what could the next 10 years hold in store? So here are some potential advances across the industry that could play out during Flight’s 12th decade.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Ten aerospace trends in the decade since Flight hit 100
Starting with magnificently moustachioed aviation adventurers and ending with an industry that continues to shrink the planet, a lot happened in Flight International’s first 100 years. However, what have been the biggest developments since we celebrated our centenary in 2009? From the promise of electric propulsion to the rise of ...
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News
Southwest to end Mexico City service in March
Southwest Airlines will end service to Mexico City on 30 March, becoming the latest North American airline to exit the Mexican capital.
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Volaris to add US destinations amid optimistic outlook
Mexico's Volaris plans to add new US destinations this year as it sees transborder demand recover with recent strengthening of the Mexican peso, even as the airline expects to turn in an operating loss for 2018.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: 2018 freighter conversions rise on strong 767 work
Freighter conversions rose by 11% in 2018, with widebody conversions hitting their highest level since 2008.
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Avianca Brazil holds on to GECAS A320s after court decision
Avianca Brazil will continue to operate 10 Airbus A320 family aircraft managed by GECAS, following a court hearing in a Brazil bankruptcy court today.
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Combat aircraft market strong over next decade: report
The global combat aircraft market could be robust in the coming decade with the industry generating total revenue of $493.14 billion between 2017 and 2026.
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Brazil regulator to withdraw 10 Avianca Brazil A320 family jets
Financially troubled Avianca Brazil will return its four Airbus A330-200s and end most international service effective 31 March, as it continues to negotiate with lessors during a 15-day relief period granted by a Brazilian court.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer misses 2018 targets but upbeat on E2 sales
Embraer has missed companywide revenue and operating margin targets for 2018 following last year's runway excursion involving the KC-390, but the manufacturer's commercial aircraft division holds renewed optimism over E-Jet E2 sales this year ahead of launching a joint venture with Boeing.
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Embraer suffers slide in business jet deliveries and revenues
Embraer recorded a 17% slide in executive jet shipments in 2018 on the back of prolonged weakness in the business aviation market.
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Interjet names William Shaw as new CEO
Mexico’s third largest airline Interjet has appointed Viva Air Colombia co-founder and former chief executive William Shaw as its new chief.
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TAME to drop sole long-haul route and return A330
Ecuador’s state-owned airline TAME will stop operating its sole remaining long-haul route connecting Quito with New York John F Kennedy on 1 February, and return its single Airbus A330-200 to its lessor.
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Brazil approves Boeing and Embraer partnership
Brazil's new government has approved a proposed partnership between Embraer and Boeing, clearing a critical hurdle for a tie-up that was challenged in court by Brazilian politicians and labour unions.
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LATAM continues to retreat from A350-1000
Latin American operator LATAM Airlines Group has converted another four A350-1000s to the -900, continuing its migration away from the larger A350 variant.
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Global airline numbers almost unchanged despite 2018 failures
While 2018 brought its fair share of airline start-ups and collapses, the year ended with roughly the same number of commercial operators as which it ended 2017.
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Delta tops FlightGlobal's on-time performance ranking for 2018
Delta Air Lines has been named the world's most punctual major international airline during 2018 by FlightGlobal, incorporating FlightStats.
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PICTURES AND VIDEO: LATAM unveils new cabin interior
LATAM Airlines Group will soon roll out a new cabin interior on two-thirds of its fleet, following a plan unveiled last year to invest $400 million in new seats and interiors.
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Delta named world's most on-time mainline airline in 2018
Delta named world's most on-time mainline airline in 2018
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline safety still broadly improving despite setback
A rise in the number of passenger and crew fatalities made 2018 disappointing in comparison to the previous year – though 2017 was exceptionally safe.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Which airline CEOs face big challenges in 2019?
A look at the challenges – and opportunities – that await airline chief executives in the year ahead