Articles tagged “Latin America”

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…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

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…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

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.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

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.

Kristin Majcher | 1 year ago

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…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

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.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago