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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Latin America
Copa and Avianca Profits Underscore Strong Latin America Fundamentals
Copa Airlines and Avianca both reported strong first-quarter operating profits, a sign of good times in Latin America’s airline market.May 12th, 2023
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Europe
Air France-KLM Eyes Expansion in Booming South America With Potential TAP Deal
Air France-KLM, International Airlines Group, and the Lufthansa Group shared more than just a bullish outlook for travel demand during recent investor calls. They all want a bigger piece of…May 8th, 2023
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Latin America
Avianca-Viva Air Merger Cleared by Colombia’s Regulator
Colombia's civil aviation regulator, Aerocivil, has signed off on the controversial combination of Avianca and bankrupt Viva Air, the country's first and third largest airlines.April 26th, 2023
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Latin America
Mexican Airport Operator GAP Seeing Strong Demand Trends
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), which operates several airports in Mexico including Guadalajara and Tijuana, again reported strong traffic and demand during its first quarter. The company published earnings last…April 21st, 2023
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Latin America
Avianca Pushes Back on Colombia’s Conditions for It to Take Over Bankrupt Viva Air
Colombian authorities have tentatively approved Avianca's proposed merger with bankrupt Viva Air under strict conditions following alleged antitrust violations by the legacy carrier.March 27th, 2023