Articles tagged “Latin America”
Latin America
What Are Mexican Airlines to Do?
Mexico's airlines face two countervailing trends: the reopening of the U.S. to new growth countered by new restrictions at the country's busiest airport, Mexico City International. Edward Russell and Jay…September 22nd, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT
Latin America
Mexico’s Airlines Lifted by U.S. Upgrade but Face Quagmire in Mexico City
It's a tale of two outlooks in Mexico. On the one hand, the U.S. recently upgraded the country's safety rating, which means Mexico's airlines can resume growth to markets north…September 18th, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
Latin America
Brazil’s Azul Marks Full Corporate Travel Recovery
The recovery of lucrative corporate travelers has, in many parts of the world, stalled. From Europe to North America, many airlines report that numbers are only back in the 60-80%…September 6th, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
Africa
Airline Weekly Summer Hiatus
Airline Weekly is taking a break until September. Our next weekly issue will publish on September 11, and we will resume updating AW Daily with airline industry news and commentary…August 21st, 2023 at 8:05 AM EDT
Asia-Pacific
Embraer May Sell Older E-Jets in the U.S. For Another Decade
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is bullish about the prospect for its flagship commercial aircraft, the E-Jet-E2. It delivered seven of the planes in the second quarter and, with new orders…August 14th, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
Asia-Pacific
The World’s Most Profitable Airlines
Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the latest Airline Weekly profit rankings for the second quarter. Plus, the latest developments at Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific.August 11th, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT
Latin America
Copa Airlines Soars with Strong Second-Quarter Operating Margin
Healthy travel demand and lower jet fuel costs lifted Panama-based Copa Airlines results in the second quarter. The carrier reported Wednesday a second-quarter operating margin of 24%, the highest of…August 10th, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT
Latin America
Viva Aerobus Wants Larger Piece of Mexico’s Boom With New Airbus Order
Mexican discount airline Viva Aerobus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft that could more than double its fleet in the coming years as…July 5th, 2023 at 2:09 PM EDT
Latin America
Viva Air Liquidation Leaves Opening in Colombia for Avianca, Other Airlines
Colombian low-cost-carrier Viva Air has reached its end after nearly 14 years in operation and a months-long attempt to merge with Avianca.June 28th, 2023 at 8:16 AM EDT
Latin America
Aeromexico Awaits U.S. and Mexico Agreement Over ‘Differences’ in Safety Rating Upgrade
Aeromexico is eager to add new U.S. flights and destinations and resume its close partnership with Delta Air Lines, all of which were key elements of its Chapter 11 restructuring…June 9th, 2023 at 10:28 AM EDT