NEWSAug 13, 2024Aircraft Involved in Deadly Brazil Crash Had Suffered Previous AccidentsShocking details have emerged in the wake of Voepass Flight 2283's horrifying crash on Friday, August 9th. While the flight's investigation is ongoing, new details reveal that the same aircraft had suffered another incident earlier this year.
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NEWSJul 04, 2024More Than 30 Passengers Injured After Air Europa 787 Hits Severe Turbulence Over BrazilMore than 30 passengers were injured after and Air Europa Boeing 787 hit severe turbulence off the coast of Brazil. The flight from Madrid to Uruguay diverted to Natal, Brazil to provide medical assistance to injured passengers. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 01, 2024The World's Longest Flights to Latin AmericaAir travel has made the world a much smaller place. Journeys that would have once taken weeks or months to complete are now completed in hours. You may have seen various lists of the current longest flights in the world. However, this article will take it further and list the five current longest flights offered from Latin America.Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024Investigation Underway After Embraer Lands on Closed Section of Runway in Northern BrazilIn a near-catastrophic event, a plane landed on runway 26 under construction at Boa Vista International Airport (BVB) in northern Brazil, almost impacting a maintenance van.Read More →
NEWSFeb 28, 2024LATAM Records $582 Million Profit in 2023, Driven by Strong Passenger TrafficLATAM reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the entire year. The 50.1% increase in traffic and $582 million profit is a testament to the carrier's strong financial and operational performance. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 02, 2024American Airlines Announces Three New Destinations From Dallas/Fort Worth, Including BrisbaneAmerican Airlines has announced three new international routes from its largest hub: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline will now serve destinations in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico that are especially popular during peak travel periods. The new nonstop routes will connect passengers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Brisbane (BNE), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), and Veracruz (VER). American will also reinstate a previously existing service between DFW and Kona, Hawaii (KOA). Read More →
NEWSJan 28, 2024Embattled Brazilian Low-Cost Carrier GOL Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyGol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (GOL), Brazil's largest low-cost carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. on January 25. Although many industry analysts already expected GOL to file for bankruptcy, the move highlights airlines' enduring challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader economic uncertainties.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024Financial Issues May Force Brazil's GOL to File for BankruptcyThe aviation industry can be difficult for airlines to survive since many carriers operate with razor-thin profit margins in a delicate balance between operating loss and operative revenue. The results can be disastrous when this balance between operating costs and revenue (profit/income) is disturbed. The latest airline to experience this problem is the Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL). The 22-year-old airline is reportedly considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2024Passengers Restrained on American Airlines and Qantas Flights After Dramatic OutburstsAt approximately the same time, two unrelated incidents involved disciplinary actions against unruly passengers. The first incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on December 30, while the second occurred on a Qantas flight the following day. Cases involving unruly passengers have been rising since the pandemic, with these incidents increasing by 47% from 2021 to 2022.
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NEWSDec 22, 2023Azul Orders More A330neos Amid Long-Haul Expansion PlansAzul Linhas Aéreas confirmed a new order for the Airbus A330neo following a purchase agreement signed in June. With this order, the Brazilian carrier hopes to expand its widebody fleet and as a result, its long-haul route offering.Read More →
