All Latin America articles – Page 68
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American to suspend Beijing route amid fall changes
American Airlines will suspend service to Beijing Capital from Chicago O'Hare in October, amid a number of network changes this fall.
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NewsBrazil approves composite, swept propeller for King Air 350
Hartzell Propeller and Raisbeck Engineering have secured supplemental type certification (STC) from Brazil for a swept-blade turbofan propeller on the Beechcraft King Air 350 series.
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Embraer Executive Jets 'coming out of the woods' after soft first quarter
Embraer Executive Jets recorded a 27% fall in revenues in the first quarter of 2018 as aircraft output fell, but the airframer is confident it will reach its delivery guidance for the year as sales activity gathers pace.
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Hainan Airlines sells one-fifth of its Azul stake to United
Hainan Airlines has sold a just over 4% stake in Brazilian carrier Azul to United Continental’s subsidiary Calfinco.
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United cites connectivity with increased Azul stake
United Airlines has increased its stake in Azul to 8%, citing connectivity with the Brazilian carrier for the move.
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Aerolineas to drop domestic business class
Aerolineas Argentinas will eliminate domestic business class on its Boeing 737-800 fleet in order to add 16 to 19 seats on each aircraft.
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Embraer Q1 operating profit down a third to $26.4 million
Embraer reported a 35% decline first quarter operating profit to $26.4 million, driven by lower delivery volumes and revenue.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM SWITCHFLY: The Future of Travel & Loyalty 2020 Outlook Report
What does the future of travel technology look like—and how will it impact travel merchants, revenue growth and brand loyalty through the next decade?
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OpinionOPINION: On biometric data, air travel must heed Facebook lessons
There is no doubt that biometric tokens have the potential to fundamentally change the travel experience for passengers – for the better, in many cases.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Biometrics to become commonplace in passenger journey
There are perennial efforts that are universal for any modern airline: strip out inefficiencies; make processes safer and more secure; streamline and digitise to offer a better experience. Rinse, repeat. However, moves are currently under way to adopt biometric technologies and identity management tools that will not only tick these ...
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Avianca believes Lufthansa is receptive to venture proposal
Colombia's Avianca is proposing to negotiate a joint business venture with Star Alliance partner Lufthansa similar to the arrangement under discussion with United Airlines.
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AIX: Gogo prepares for 'massive change' in satellite connectivity market
With the satellite-based in-flight connectivity market is going through “massive change", Gogo is feeling happy about its decision to remain technology-agnostic – a strategy it believes will enable it to provide airlines with greater flexibility as equipment evolves.
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AIX: Gategroup aims to transform airline retail through predictive analytics
Gategroup has teamed up with predictive analytics company Black Swan and Panasonic Avionics to develop a retail platform that will use passenger data to predict the types of food most likely to be ordered on different flights, allowing the right products to be loaded onto aircraft and reducing the amount ...
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AIX: Afrijet launches ATR Cabinstream IFE system
Gabonese carrier Afrijet has become the first ATR operator to employ the airframer’s Cabinstream IFE system.
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AIX: Inmarsat likens IFC benefits to moving from flip phone to smartphone
The opportunities available to airlines through the connected aircraft are “as transformational as moving from an old Nokia phone to a smartphone”, says Inmarsat Aviation senior vice-president strategy and business development Frederik Van Essen.
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AIX: Stratasys promises 3D printing the 'easy way'
For 3D printing systems master Stratasys, the key to getting customers airborne is getting them through the certification process. An Airbus A350 flies with about 1,000 parts printed from Stratasys materials – but as product leader and vice president Jim Orrock puts it, while smaller companies like aircraft interiors suppliers ...
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AIX: Acro wins A320 seat deal with Viva Air
UK seat maker Acro is to supply its Series 3 ST seat to Viva Air for the Latin American low-cost airline group’s 50-strong Airbus A320 order. It is Chinese-owned Acro’s first deal in the region and significant in that it is another line-fit contract for a company that has for ...
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AIX: K+N launches targeted logistics service for interiors sector
Transport and distribution giant Kuehne + Nagel has launched at AIX what it calls the “first end-to-end logistics solution” for interiors manufacturers, airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation working on aircraft refurbishments.
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AIX: Global Eagle launches wireless IFE system for regional aircraft
Global Eagle Entertainment has launched an all-in-one portable in-flight entertainment solution aimed at regional aircraft, which it says will enable large airlines to provide a consistent entertainment experience across their fleets and provide regional carriers with a low-cost IFE option.
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AIX: Airlines urged to boost passenger engagement
Customers have more choice and less patience than ever before – and they are increasingly eager to share their travel experiences with the world after a trip.