Chinese airlines gear up for rise in LAC imports
Chinese cargo airlines are gearing up for more imports from Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries, as mutual benefits and win-win results are regarded as the overarching principles for the development of relations between China and the region, underlying the highly complementary nature of the economies of both sides. At 10:50 am on Wednesday, a […]
Turkish Airlines Targets Australia, Latin America Growth
Turkish Airlines is set to expand its operations in Australia by the end of the year, with plans to either increase frequencies to Melbourne or add a new route to Sydney. Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow, chairman Ahmet Bolat tells Aviation Week that the Istanbul-based carrier is also aiming to grow its footprint in Latin […]
Travel & Tourism in Latin America Could Boost Region’s Economy by US$260BN Over the Next Decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260BN to the region’s economy and create nearly eight million new jobs over the next 10 years. According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in LATAM’, […]
Talma’s Lima Station recognized by Delta Air Lines as the «Best Latin American Cargo Station 2023», for the second year running
Talma, a leading airport services a company member of Grupo Sandoval, was recognized by Delta Air Lines Cargo as the «Best Cargo Station in Latin America in 2023″ for its Lima Station. This prestigious recognition, awarded for the second consecutive year, highlights Talma’s strong performance and ongoing dedication to meeting and exceeding Delta Air Lines […]
Latin American airlines fear being left behind in race to secure SAF
Latin American airlines are concerned they may be left behind in the race to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Speaking at the annual ALTA AGM and Airline Leaders Forum in Cancun, Mexico on 23 October, Chile’s LATAM Airlines group chief executive Roberto Alvo said that while the […]
Tampa Targets Transatlantic, Latin America Service
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has expanded its network to reach 98 destinations in 2023, a notable increase from the 89 destinations in 2019. During this period, the airport has managed to boost its traffic levels by approximately 10%. Internationally, TPA celebrated the arrival of Virgin Atlantic in November 2022, introducing the airport’s first-ever scheduled nonstop […]
Culminó CAPA Latin America Aviation Summit en Querétaro
Durante dos días, la ciudad mexicana de Querétaro fue sede de la edición 2023 del CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit que reunió a directivos, especialistas y autoridades locales, en materia de temas de aviación. En el primer día de actividades, las mesas se vieron influidas por el anuncio hecho por parte del Gobierno […]
Delta adds 35K seats to largest-ever Latin American and Caribbean winter schedule
Building on its largest-ever service to the Latin region this winter, Delta is enhancing flight frequencies from six of its U.S. hubs. This growth translates to a 30% increase in available seats compared to last year’s winter season, with added frequencies to nine destinations in the region including Guatemala and Liberia, Costa Rica, in Central […]
Iberia to Offer Over 300 Weekly Flights to and from Latin America in the Upcoming Winter Season
Iberia already designed its flight schedule for the upcoming winter season, which will begin on October 28th and run until March 30th, 2024. During those five months, the airline will focus even more on its long-haul network, with 17% more flights in this market, especially in Latin America, to reinforce its leadership and strengthen Madrid […]
Latin America ‘at risk of being left behind’ on sustainable aviation fuel
Latin American governments must do more to build sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capabilities in their countries or risk the region being “left behind” in tackling the airline industry’s sustainability challenge, according to IATA regional vice-president for the Americas, Peter Cerda. Speaking as the IATA AGM opened in Istanbul on 4 June, Cerda highlighted the Latin […]
