International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.1% in February
In February 2026, international air cargo transported to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 319,380 metric tonnes. This represents a 3.1% year-on-year increase compared to February 2025, and an improvement over January. Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico remained the three largest markets in the region, accounting for close to 60% of total volume. […]
Honeywell to Fuel Petrobras’ First, Large-Scale Ethanol-To-Jet Project in Latin America
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced that Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology for project development at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), representing the first large-scale ETJ initiative in Latin America. Honeywell UOP’s ETJ process […]
Viracopos expands pharmaceutical logistics capacity and reinforces position as a strategic hub in Latin America
Viracopos International Airport is strengthening its position as a leading pharmaceutical logistics hub in Latin America by combining operational efficiency, certified processes, and advanced infrastructure to meet the sector’s growing demand for precision, control, and reliability. In an industry where time, temperature, and product integrity are critical, Viracopos offers integrated logistics solutions designed to mitigate […]
International air cargo in LAC posted moderate growth in 2025, driven by mid-sized markets
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 4.1 million metric tonnes in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 3.2%. Regional performance was mixed: the largest markets remained broadly stable or recorded slight declines, while most of the growth came from mid-sized markets that posted double-digit expansions, including Peru, Panama, Argentina, Costa Rica and […]
Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.8% year-on-year in 2025
In 2025, total passenger air traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3.8% compared to 2024, equivalent to 17.5 million additional passengers. Eighty-four percent of net growth came from intra-regional traffic (domestic plus intra-regional international). Total number of flights increased 2% year-on-year, while total […]
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 2.9% in November
International air cargo traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) recorded a 2.9% year-on-year increase in November 2025, measured in metric tonnes transported, reaching a total of 358,440 tonnes. This marks a rebound compared with October, when year-on-year growth stood at 0.9%. The overall expansion was concentrated in four markets: Peru […]
Air Canada Adds Quito, More Europe Year-Round and Resumes Calgary-Mexico Routes
Air Canada announced a strategically expanded winter network that includes the addition of Quito to its network, year-round service to Manchester and Copenhagen, two sun destinations from Calgary, and increased winter services to Latin America destinations. These winter route expansions follow the airline’s plans announced earlier this month to launch the only non-stop flights from […]
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean accelerates growth in September, with mixed market-level performance
International air cargo traffic to, from and within from Latin America and the Caribbean increased 3.3% year-on-year in September 2025, measured in metric tonnes carried. This outcome points to an acceleration in regional growth, following the more modest 0.7% increase recorded in August. International cargo accounted for approximately 83% of total air cargo volumes handled […]
IAG Cargo supports the growth of Spain’s aquaculture market as exports continue rising
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, is supporting the international expansion of Spain’s aquaculture market through its collaboration with Cooke España, one of the country’s main exporters, as global demand for Mediterranean seafood continues to rise. Cooke España’s sea bass, sea bream and meagre reach international markets in under 48 hours, owing […]
Avianca First Airline in Latin America to Earn Aequales Certification for Gender Equality and Diversity
Avianca has received the Aequales Certification for the first time, making it the only airline in Latin America to earn this recognition for its policies, processes, and initiatives promoting equity and inclusion. The certification, awarded by Aequales, a leading regional consultancy, reflects the airline’s commitment to building an organizational culture where all employees feel respected, […]
