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With so much happening in the South American aviation space, you can find stories, analysis and more related to the continent right here.

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LATAM Boeing 787 Diverts Due To Suspected Fuel Leak

The 787 had to return to its origin airport shortly after departing.

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Gol Boeing 737 MAX Rejects Takeoff In Sao Paulo Amid Engine Problem

The flight aborted take-off as it was accelerating down runway 35L.

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SWISS Crew Caught Taking Selfies On Wing Of Boeing 777

There are safer places to take pictures from than on a wing 16 feet above the ground.

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Tulum International Airport Gets Its First Routes

The airport is set to be inaugurated on December 1, 2023.

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Surinam Airways: Everything You Need To Know

The carrier even used to operate the Boeing 747.

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JetSMART Becomes South America's First Carrier To Receive An Alabama-Made Airbus Aircraft

The Chilean carrier now has a fleet of 26 Airbus narrowbody aircraft.

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JetSMART And American Airlines Codeshare Now Includes Peru

The South American ULCC announced its intention of joining American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program

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What Happened To Argentina’s LAPA?

LAPA was an Argentinian airline that flew between 1977 and 2003.

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Latin America’s Ten Busiest Airports In 2022

The list was dominated by Mexican, Brazilian, and Colombian airports.

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Argentinian Union Rejects Aerolineas’ Argentinas Wage Increase

The unions said Aerolíneas Argentinas management's attitude is creating great discontent among the workers.

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Ethiopian Airlines To Send Airbus A350 To Brazil

The airline is celebrating the tenth anniversary of launching flights to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Who Are The Winners In Colombia's Aviation Market After Viva Air's Liquidation?

With a major player gone, who is in the best position in the Colombian aviation market?

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Mataveri International: A Brief Guide To The World's Most Remote Airport

A mystical gateway to Easter Island that stands testament to human ingenuity and the boundless expanse of our planet

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Air Europa Increases Service On Key Latin American Routes

The Spanish carrier currently flies to 18 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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IATA Opposes Brazil’s Restriction Of Flights At Santos Dumont In Rio De Janeiro

Brazil imposed a restriction on Santos Dumont limiting all flights to distances of up to 400 kilometers.

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A Look At LATAM's Long-Haul Network

This year LATAM is launching several long-haul routes including flights to Johannesburg and London.

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The Fastest & Longest Range Single Pilot Jet: A Look At The Embraer Phenom 300E

The latest variant of the Brazilian manufacturer's Phenom 300 family.

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Still Not Profitable: Aerolineas Argentinas Posts Best Financial Result

The carrier has not been profitable since nationalized by the state in 2008.

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LATAM Pilot Pronounced Dead After Boeing 787 Diversion

The captain operating flight LA505 became unwell during the flight forcing the diversion.

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Azul Conecta's Route Network Grows 81% Since Azul Takeover

The regional carrier has a fleet of 27 Cessna Grand Caravans.

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