Emirates boosts Latin American network with the return to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires
Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flight EK247, operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft, received warm welcomes on its journey into Brazil and Argentina on Wednesday. Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão organized a traditional water cannon salute […]
SAASA was recognized in the WCS and will be the first operator in the world with all IATA CEIV certifications
During the largest and most prestigious annual event, the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which took place in London, Servicios Aeroportuarios Andinos S.A. (SAASA) ratified its commitment to become the first air cargo warehouse in the world to have all five IATA certifications. Through the signing of an agreement […]
Latam CEO Sees Two More Recovery Years For Latin American Airlines
Latin America’s airlines likely face two more years to return to “total normality,” Roberto Alvo, the CEO of the region’s largest carrier, Latam Airlines, warned Sunday. “The pressures that the industry has to bear … has not yet fully recovered and that means the industry has not yet left this major crisis behind,” he said […]
Air Canada Cargo Announces Expansion of Freighter Network into The United States, Adds New Latin American Rout
Air Canada Cargo today announced that starting in November, it will expand its freighter network into the United States for the first time, with flights to Dallas and Atlanta. The addition of these key US markets is a significant milestone for Air Canada Cargo and allows Air Canada Cargo to provide dedicated, reliable service to […]
CCO da VINCI Airports desembarca em Salvador para evento internacional
O Diretor Comercial e Operacional da VINCI Airports, Pierre-Hugues Schimit, estará em Salvador no dia 26 de agosto para participar da CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs 2022, conferência internacional de aviação que acontece na cidade. Ele será um dos painelistas do evento, que reunirá CEOs de companhias aéreas nacionais e estrangeiras no Centro de […]
Delta appoints Alex Antilla as Vice President for Latin America
Delta has appointed Alex Antilla as Vice President, Latin America. Based in Santiago, Chile, he will oversee Delta’s business and customer experience strategy throughout Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the airline’s partnerships with the LATAM Group* and Aeromexico. “As Delta continues to expand its international network and product offering […]
LATAM takes another step forward on its path to decarbonization
One more step towards carbon neutrality of its operation was taken by the LATAM Group by announcing its intention to explore opportunities for the elimination of CO2 through the direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS, for its acronym in English). This announcement will be made in collaboration and in association with other industry players […]
How The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is Impacting Latin American Aviation
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have an impact on the Latin American airline industry in terms of added costs, uncertainty, and reluctance to fly, according to experts speaking during the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change event. Russia’s invasion impact on the airline industry Over the last six weeks, Russia has invaded Ukraine, […]
Route optimisation trials show significant benefits
The early results from four End-to-End Route Optimisation trials in Latin America and Caribbean are showing significant savings in time, fuel, and carbon emissions. Carried out by the CANSO ATFM Data Exchange Network for the Americas, CADENA, as a Planned Airway System Alternative (PASA) initiative, the trials were run for 90 days in the second […]
United is adding 3 new routes to the Caribbean, Latin America
The latest pandemic-era network adjustment spells good news for the Caribbean and Latin America. United Airlines is adding three new routes to the region from two of its current domestic hubs, as well as one former hub. Beginning on Dec. 18, United will start Saturday-only service in the following markets: Cleveland (CLE) to Nassau, Bahamas […]
