Abra Group Appoints Francisco Raddatz as Chief Procurement Officer
Abra, a leading air transport group in Latin America, has taken a major step toward enhancing synergies among its airlines by appointing Francisco Raddatz as Chief Procurement Officer. The Fleet and Strategic Procurement leaders at Avianca and Gol will continue to oversee their day-to-day operations while now also reporting to Raddatz, who, in turn, will […]
Abra Group and Azul sign non-binding MoU with the intent to combine businesses in Brazil
Abra Group (the majority investor of Gol and Avianca) and Azul signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the intent to explore a combination of their businesses in Brazil, enhancing connectivity across the country by expanding national, regional and international flights, improving competitiveness, products and services, and strengthening the country’s connections with the […]
Abra Group Expands Michael Swiatek’s Role to Chief Strategy & Accessibility Officer, Bolstering Commitment to Inclusive Air Travel Across the Business
Abra Group, a leading aviation group, is proud to announce the expansion of Michael Swiatek’s role, adding the responsibility of Chief Accessibility Officer to his current position as Chief Strategy Officer of the group. Having Michael in this role underscores Abra Group’s unwavering commitment to making air travel more accessible for the largest minority in […]
Abra amplía el rol de Michael Swiatek a Chief Strategy & Accessibility Officer
Abra Group, una de las redes de aerolíneas más importantes de las Americas, se enorgullece en anunciar la ampliación del rol de Michael Swiatek. Swiatek asumirá el cargo de Chief Accessibility Officer, además de mantener su posición actual como Chief Strategy del grupo. Tener a Michael en este rol destaca el compromiso inquebrantable de Abra […]
Volotea and Abra Group (avianca and Gol) announce joint venture agreement to strengthen connectivity between Europe and the Americas
Volotea, the Spanish airline with the most extensive route network in Europe, and Abra Group, a leading airline consortium in Latin America, which includes companies such as Avianca and GOL, have announced a joint venture to develop commercial and operational opportunities together. The complementary nature of Volotea’s short-haul operations and Abra Group airlines’ long-haul and […]
Avianca reiterates its intention to seek approval for supporting Viva
Avianca is concerned about the recent negative decision made by the Civil Aeronautics regarding the joint application of Avianca and Viva to be part of the same business group. This request, which seeks to protect passengers and jobs and boost connectivity in the country, would have allowed Avianca to support Viva to turn around the […]
Avianca reitera su intención de buscar aprobación para apoyar a Viva
Avianca recibe con preocupación la reciente decisión negativa tomada por la Aeronáutica Civil con respecto a la solicitud conjunta de Avianca y Viva para ser parte de un mismo grupo empresarial. Esta solicitud, que busca proteger pasajeros y empleos e impulsar conectividad en el país, habría permitido que Avianca apoye a Viva para darle un […]
El poderoso plan de Roberto Kriete, el piloto detrás del Grupo Abra
En la tercera semana de mayo de 2019, Roberto Kriete entregó a la opinión pública un anuncio que cambió el itinerario de Avianca. United Airlines acaba de ejercer sus derechos contractuales tras un incumplimiento de crédito de Germán Efromovich, lo que abrió la posibilidad para que Kingsland, de la familia Kriete, ejerciera un nuevo control […]
Principal Shareholders of Avianca and Controlling Shareholder of GOL to Create Abra Group, a Leading Air Transportation Group Across Latin America
The principal shareholders of Colombia’s Avianca and the controlling shareholder of Brazil’s GOL have signed a landmark agreement to create a leading air transportation group across Latin America under a holding company structure named Abra Group Limited. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the Abra Group will control Avianca and GOL and bring […]
Los accionistas principales de Avianca y el accionista controlante de GOL crearán el Grupo Abra, un grupo de transporte aéreo líder en América Latina
Los principales accionistas de la aerolínea colombiana Avianca y el accionista controlante de la brasilera GOL firmaron un acuerdo histórico para crear un grupo de transporte aéreo líder en América Latina bajo una estructura de holding empresarial llamado Abra Group Limited («Grupo Abra»). Sujeto a las aprobaciones regulatorias habituales y a las condiciones de cierre, […]
