Europe Lends Aviation Expertise To Latin America
A European Union (EU)-funded initiative—the EU-Latin America Cooperation on Civil Aviation—aims at strengthening ties between the two regions. The four-year, €7 million ($8.2 million) project is managed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and will encourage greater utilization of EU standards in Latin America, increase European market access to the region and bolster the […]
Expansion of Airlift from Germany and Latin America to Boost Tourism
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says expansion of airlift from the emerging markets of Germany and Latin America is guaranteed to take Jamaica’s tourism to levels never before seen in the entire region. Mr. Bartlett was speaking at the official welcome reception for the German-based Eurowings and Panama’s Copa Airlines at the Sangster International […]
Latin America and Caribbean airlines passenger Traffic Up 5.4% in March 2018
Latin America and the Caribbean airlines carried 1.1 million additional passengers in March, resulting in a passenger traffic increase of 5.4%, compare to 2017. The main reason for this growth was the Holy Week, which in 2018 was celebrated in March, while in 2017 it was celebrated in April. Monthly Passenger Traffic Growth Traffic to/from […]
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 […]
Latin America and Caribbean must address urgent aviation issues – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to focus on infrastructure, costs and the region"™s regulatory framework in order to maximise the economic and social benefits of aviation while accommodating the region"™s expanding demand for air connectivity. Aviation already plays an important role in the […]
Latin America aviation: FSCs, LCCs and ULCCs stimulating demand
Latin America is one of the most promising aviation markets in the world, with ripe opportunities for passenger stimulation. Airlines operating across all business models in the region are contemplating what the right formula is for capitalising on passenger growth, and as a result, low cost operators are growing in the region. During 2017, a […]
Interjet seeks to strengthen presence in Latin America
In 2013, the Mexican low-cost airline Interjet started a new chapter in its international operations with its first flight from Mexico City to Bogota, Colombia. Now, Interjet plans to position itself as one of the premier airlines in Latin America. Speaking at the recent ANATO Tourism Showcase in Bogota, Interjet"™s Executive Commercial Director, Julio Gamero […]
Cathay Pacific Airways Expands In Latin America With Discover the World
Discover the World and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of their new sales and marketing representation in Ecuador. This marks the 14th country in Latin America where Discover the World represents Cathay Pacific and its regional subsidiary, Cathay Dragon. «Discover the World recently opened an office in Quito and a second location in […]
Latam Airlines Group announces preliminary guidance for 2018
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, ("LATAM Airlines Group" or "the Company") (NYSE: LTM / IPSA: LTM), the leading airline group in Latin America, today reports its preliminary guidance for 2018. Having reviewed its operational projections for 2018, the Company is estimating an operating margin for the full year 2018 in the range of […]
