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Latin America
Viva Aerobus Wants Larger Piece of Mexico’s Boom With New Airbus Order
Mexican discount airline Viva Aerobus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft that could more than double its fleet in the coming years as…July 5th, 2023
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North America
United Airlines Considers Shrinking Newark Hub, Risking New York Advantage
United Airlines is considering shrinking its strategically important Newark hub, as it looks at ways to avoid another week-plus of flight disruptions after severe weather in the New York City…July 3rd, 2023
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North America
Porter, Startup Connect Stand to Benefit as Toronto’s Second Airport Adds U.S. Customs Facility
It will soon be a little easier to fly to the U.S. from Billy Bishop Airport near downtown Toronto. And that could be a boon to Porter Airlines and startup…June 30th, 2023
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North America
United’s New York Distress Shows how Weather Can Royally Mess Up an Airline’s Operations
It's been a terrible, horrible, very bad, no good week to be flying in or out of the New York City area. Severe weather last weekend, coupled with a shortage…June 29th, 2023
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Latin America
Viva Air Liquidation Leaves Opening in Colombia for Avianca, Other Airlines
Colombian low-cost-carrier Viva Air has reached its end after nearly 14 years in operation and a months-long attempt to merge with Avianca.June 28th, 2023
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North America
Delta Sees ‘Gangbusters’ Recovery, Downplays Industry Concerns
Business looks good to the folks at Delta Air Lines. The carrier has raised its financial outlook for the year, and CEO Ed Bastian sees "years" of favorable travel demand…June 27th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Australian Regulator Extends Approval of Qantas-Emirates Joint Venture
Late last week, Australia’s competition regulator proposed reauthorizing a joint venture between Qantas and Emirates for another five years. The partnership, first launched in 2013, allows the two airlines to…June 26th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Cathay Pacific is Back in the Black But Its Slow Recovery Worries Some
The fortunes of Cathay Pacific Airways are on the upswing with the carrier's financial forecast firmly in the black after years of Covid losses.June 23rd, 2023
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Europe
Amadeus Cites Geopolitics and Tech as Trends Shaping the Future of Air Travel
Amadeus, one of the airline industry’s most important software suppliers, warned of “global trends that could have an impact on the future of our business," at a shareholder meeting Wednesday.…June 22nd, 2023
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North America
Alaska Airlines CEO: No Small Cities Face Axe – Yet
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci is confident that the carrier will continue serving all of the small cities in its network for the foreseeable future, despite a worsening shortage of…June 21st, 2023