United Airlines Increases Economic Stake in Azul
Azul announced that current shareholder United Airlines has just concluded a private preferred share transaction with Hainan Airlines.
South America and Caribbean
Azul to Add Up to 35 New Cities to Its Route Network
Azul plans to expand its network by up to 35 new cities in the coming years in various regions of Brazil, as well as to select international destinations.
Embraer E190-E2 Granted Certification by FAA, EASA and ANAC
In a ceremony held at the Company’s facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer received Type Certificate for the E190-E2, the first member of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft, from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency ANAC, the FAA and EASA.
interCaribbean Airways Announces Dominica to Tortola and St. Lucia Flights
interCaribbean Airways celebrating 26 years of continuous services, has announced new nonstop schedule services from Dominica to St Lucia and Tortola, with 1 stop easy connections via Tortola to St Thomas, St Croix, Sint Maarten, San Juan, Providenciales and Santo Domingo.
Winair Announces Direct Service to Curacao, Santo Domingo and Haiti
Winair announced direct service to Curacao, Santo Domingo, and Haiti, commencing February 26, 2018. The St. Maarten-based airline will offer a daily service to Curacao, five flights per week to Santo Domingo, and two flights a week to Port au Prince.
Viva Air Finalizes Order for 50 A320 Family Aircraft
Following an MOU signed at Le Bourget Paris Airshow in June, Viva Air has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 50 A320 Family aircraft.
InselAir’s Permit to Operate Flights to Surinam Formally Reconfirmed
During last week many speculations appeared in the media that Inselair’s permit to operate flights to Surinam was withdrawn.
Argentinian Low-Cost Airline Flybondi.com Receives First Aircraft
Flybondi.com, Argentina’s first low-cost airline today celebrates the delivery of its first aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, a B737-800.
Avianca Signs Sale and Leaseback Deal for 11 Aircraft
SMBC Aviation Capital and Colombian airline Avianca have today announced an agreement for the purchase and leaseback of eleven aircraft.
Turkish Airlines and Azul Enter Codeshare Agreement
Azul Brazilian Airlines and Turkish Airlines announced today the signature of a codeshare agreement effective as of December 8, 2017.