Brazil’s Viracopos airport operator files for bankruptcy protection
A company set up to operator Brazil"™s Viracopos airport filed for protection from creditors on Monday, according to a securities filing, but assured that operations at the major cargo hub will remain normal. Aeroportos Brasil SA, which in 2012 won the concession for a 51 percent stake in the Viracopos airport, is jointly owned by […]
European airlines seek bigger piece of Latin American pie
Air France-KLM’s inauguration Thursday of a flight to a little developed corner of Brazil highlights European airlines’ attempt to bring the continents together, catching up with far more dominant routes between South and North America. Latin America is a fast-expanding destination, seeing 9.3 per cent growth in air travel last year, its biggest increase since […]
United Airlines raises stake in Brazilian airline Azul
United Airlines has more than doubled its shareholding in Brazilian carrier Azul from 3.7% to 8% for an undisclosed sum. The two airlines currently connect via gateways in Sao Paulo, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida. Passengers connecting in Brazil have access to the largest domestic network in the country, serving more than 100 cities. Azul […]
Boeing, Embraer near "˜marriage,"™ Brazil defense chief says
Boeing and Embraer are likely to reach a deal after months of talks, Brazil"™s new defense chief said, opening the door to the second alliance between major planemakers in six months. Negotiators "are getting closer" to an agreement, Defense Minister Joaquim Silva e Luna said in an interview Tuesday at a security trade show in […]
Azul is selected as the best airline in Latin America by TripAdvisor
Chosen by millions of travelers, Azul is a winner in multiple categories in the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. In addition to winning the best airline in Latin America, Azul was also selected as having the best Business class and the best Economy class in Latin America. Finally, Azul was the only airline in Latin […]
Brazil aviation: airlines expand international & domestic capacity
Brazil"™s three largest airlines are forecast to grow their domestic capacity in 2018 at varying degrees as demand in the country appears to be on a stable upswing, after plummeting during the country"™s recession that began in 2015. Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines Brazil believe the country"™s domestic market is in a period of stabilisation, […]
Direct Flights Between Israel and Latin America to Resume After Six-year Hiatus
The first direct flights between Latin America and Israel in six years are set to begin in December, when Latam, Latin America"™s largest airline, begins service, Israel"™s Tourism Ministry said last week. Since Israel"™s El Al Airlines terminated the only direct flight from Latin America, passengers have had to take flights which have stopovers in […]
Boeing Expands Service Engagement in Latin America
Boeing announced that it is expanding its commercial service capabilities in Latin America with Brazil"™s GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. and Mexico"™s Aeromexico as of April 4. Both airlines utilize extensive Boeing fleets, complete with some of the smallest and largest Boeing aircraft ranging from Boeing 737s to Boeing 787 Dreamliners. GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Brazil"™s […]
Azul brings Paris closer than ever
Azul announces that it will bring Paris – one of the most visited destinations in the world – closer to Brazilians. In partnership with the French carrier Aigle Azur, Azul will market nonstop flights from Sao Paulo – Viracopos (Brazil) to Paris (France) starting in July this year. With unparalleled connectivity at Viracopos airport, the […]
Changi Airports International’s Russia, Brazil airports clinch top accolades
CHANGI Airports International’s (CAI) airports in Russia and Brazil have been named best airports on both international and national platforms, which include Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, Routes Asia, OAG Aviation Worldwide and Skytrax. CAI’s Russian airports have won four awards with Sochi International Airport named the best airport by size […]
