US trade: Colombia drops least Aerolineas Argentinas fleet modernization plan update LAN continues its interest in creating a subsidiary in Brazil TAM expands partnership with SWISS South African Airways expanding service to Buenos Aires Pluna announces service to Porto Alegre and an alliance with Aerolineas Argentinas Mexico’s Carlos Slim to make an offer for Telecom Italia in Argentina Spirit voted best airline by the International Business Council of Florida GOL, Brazil’s “Intelligent Airline” looking at the Caribbean Mexico’s two legacy carriers respond to H1N1-related financial needs LAN is forecasting growth in the second half of the yearhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/31953/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0629/Thu, 2 July 2009 11:41:45 BSTBrazil economy: worst over? The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver A new airport is to be built in the state of Chiapas in Mexico Spirit Airlines launches nonstop Ft. Lauderdale-Santiago, Dominican Republic service Wal-Mart Stores, Inc planning to invest $809 million in Brazil this year Aeromexico returns to Cozumel on July 9 Peru international air traffic grows 19.4% in the first four months of 2009 Andalus Lineas Aereas plans to connect Andalucia with Latin America and the Caribbean LAN Argentina will begin service between Cordoba and Lima Mexicana is the leader in international traffic in Mexicohttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/31419/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0625/Mon, 29 June 2009 09:54:55 BSTCITIGROUP is optimistic about its presence in LATAM Mexico approves new tourism legislation The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver The expansion of Panama’s Canal is on schedule LAN Peru is increasing its flights to Madrid from Lima JetBlue launches daily Ft. Lauderdale-Santo Domingo service TAM reports domestic traffic has grown 4.7% so far in the second quarter Amerijet has acquired SRX Transcontinental which specializes in ground handling Latin America’s Top 20 Transport Companies SBA will launch service to Panama in July PAL Principal Airlines has begun domestic flights in Chilehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/30540/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0622/Wed, 24 June 2009 13:13:59 BSTCrisis: Latin America’s opportunity Brazil’s recovering economy-ready to roll again The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Volaris awarded Best Low Cost Airline in Mexico and Central America Thomas Cook and Caribbean Airlines interested in Air Jamaica Five international airlines want access to the Peruvian market Continental reports bookings for the next six weeks are running ahead of last year ALTA has announced speakers for its Leaders Forum on October 14 to 16 Chile and China sign an Open Skies agreement TAM continues to lead Brazilian domestic and international marketshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/29657/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0618/Fri, 19 June 2009 10:19:38 BSTMexicana and Aeromexico could merge-more Peruvian gold exports reach $1.992 billion in the first 4 months of 2009 Brazil will guarantee $1.9 billion in credits for small/medium companies WestJet Airlines expanding Mexican flights this winter TAM begins a second daily flight between Sao Paulo and Montevideo TACA launches nonstop service between Lima and Santo Domingo Colombia reports an upturn in traffic during the first 4 months of 2009 Brazil is considering foreign investments in airport privatization ALTA member airlines carried 9.4 million passengers in Aprilhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/29127/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0615/Tue, 16 June 2009 11:30:51 BSTBeing global in a global crisis Delta Airlines May 2009; RPMs down 9.7%, Latin America down 19.5% GOL May 2009 traffic; RPKs down 19.3%, ASKs down 8.9% Mexican airport operator GAP reports May traffic Grenada offers incentive to keep Air Jamaica service IATA reports that the global airline fleet grew in April Mexican airport operator, ASUR, reports May traffic Korea’s SK Energy to invest $3 billion in Peru Colombia and the Emirates sign bilateral air agreement PAL Principal Airlines to launch domestic service in Chile on June 18 American Airlines to launch new flights between Puerto Rico and the US GOL launches new air pricing policy to increase demandhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/27944/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0608/Tue, 9 June 2009 08:58:41 BSTLatin America economic climate looking good Mexican authorities ground 25 of 26 Mexican LCC, Aviacsa’s aircraft American Airlines May 2009; RPMs down 11.7%, Latin America down 16.1% Continental Airlines May 2009; RPMs down 9.0%, Latin America down 15.6% Aero Republica is increasing frequencies both domestic and international Brazil and Colombia eliminate restrictions for visitors to and from both countries American Airlines is considering a non stop flight between Miami and Cordoba Continental to increase flights to Guatemala from New York The July/August edition of Airliners has a major article/interview on GOLhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/27767/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0604/Mon, 8 June 2009 14:22:56 BSTPanama: Latin America’s highest FDI per GDP IDB: Peru has recovered from the crisis Aeromexico announces schedules on nonstop Mexico City-New Orleans service Domestic passenger traffic grows a record 2.9% in April in Chile Brazilian debate over foreign airline ownership continues Airbus announcements regarding new deliveries Uruguay tourism represents 6.09% of GNP according to the WTO Aeromexico to launch three new Mexico-California routes on July 1 Avianca to incorporate new A330s on routes between Cali and Barcelonahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/26721/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0601/Tue, 2 June 2009 09:17:34 BSTLatin American firms pursue global status The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver JetBlue to begin service to Kingston, Jamaica this fall Peru inaugurates its air cargo logistics center Air Canada to increase capacity to Santiago and Buenos Aires this winter British Airways to launch new flights in the Caribbean Mexicana to enter oneworld at the end of 2009 Uruguay continues to privatize airports IATA reports April traffic slowed 3.1% year-over-year US Airways to enter South America with first Brazil flights Viva Aerobus to launch service to Las Vegas from Monterreyhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/26573/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0529/Mon, 1 June 2009 11:42:17 BSTLatin Wireless: First quarter growth The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver LAN Argentina expanding and investing in Argentina Aeromexico to reinstate service to Miami LAN Ecuador is adding service to Cuenca Brazil to generate one million jobs in 2009 International passenger traffic grows 20% in Peru during the 1Q Chinese airline looking to invest in Peru Mexico could lose $5.5 billion from the fall in tourism traffichttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/25195/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0521/Fri, 22 May 2009 09:56:17 BSTPeruvian economy grows 3.05% in March Latin America is the target for private capital in 2009 The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Interjet believes a merger with Volaris is a natural Brazil will not privatize airports Jorge Awad, President of LAN to meet with President Lula to discuss LAN-Brazil Copa Airlines to depart the Sky Team Alliance Pluna will reinstate flights between Montevideo and Bariloche, Argentina Aerosur plans to enhance its international services http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/25047/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0518/Thu, 21 May 2009 09:08:30 BSTSpain’s BBVA Bank is optimistic about Latin America The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver GAP reports April traffic Copa Holdings April 2009 traffic; RPMs up 23.7%, ASMs up 24.2% Copa Holdings reported net income of US$71.6 million in the first quarter TAM reported net income of US$25.7 million in the first quarter Delta reported April traffic decreased 7.7% system wide Colombia and Chile launch FTA this week Sol Airlines wants to operate between Montevideo-Madrid in six months TACA Peru to launch daily Lima-Medellin, Colombia service Azul Linhas Aereas negotiating to launch nonstop flights in t he Northeasthttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/23762/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0511/Tue, 12 May 2009 09:17:35 BSTACP is a major player in financing small business in Peru Mexico is planning to launch a major economic program The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver ALTA reports March traffic down 2.1% and YTD down 0.1% American Airlines April 2009; RPMs down 4.7%, Latin America down 4.0% Continental Airlines April 2009; RPMs down 3.4%, Latin America up 3.4% Delta Air Lines April 2009; RPMs down 7.7%, Latin America down 6.7% Nassau’s international airport to get facelift, expansion Mexicana Airlines confirms interest in merger with Aeromexico Principal Airlines (PAL): Chile’s latest startup Sol Airlines to acquire two A340s to begin service to Madrid from Montevideo Spirit resumes seasonal service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/23241/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0507/Fri, 8 May 2009 14:37:55 BSTContinental cuts Mexican flights ALTA supports WHO swine flu recommendations Latin America jumps for Adidas Delta postpones the launch of its Los Angeles-Sao Paulo nonstop LAN has begun operating between Lima and Cartagena Air Jamaica increasing its summer schedule JetBlue adding capacity in the Caribbean Private airlines in Bolivia to form UNA-Bolivia alliancehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/22858/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0504/Tue, 5 May 2009 11:50:02 BSTPeru’s BCP reports 1Q profit up 44% Brazil liberates international airfares The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S.Weaver ASUR 1Q09 passenger traffic down 3.3% year-over-year JetBlue announces planned New York-Barbados service Cayman Airways Chairman and board member resign Martinair joins Flying Blue Frequent Flyer program TAM begins expansion at Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont airport TACA: wins the Skytrax award for best airline in Central America Guatemala reports 2.7% increase in tourism income in the first quarter New Peruvian airline to launch domestic flights in Junehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/22141/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0427/Wed, 29 April 2009 09:33:12 BSTCosta Rica: Future trade potential The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver IMF: Peru growth star World Airways to operate two MD-11 freighters for Arrow Cargo TAM Cargo and TAP Cargo sign an agreement to expand services TAM to operate 34 new flights between Santos Dumont and seven state capitals JetBlue promotes Rob Maruster to COO Azul expects monthly profit by year-end UK airport traffic continues to fall JetBlue announces first profit in Q1 since 2005 Southwest performance in first quarter described as “disappointing”http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/22140/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0423/Wed, 29 April 2009 09:31:34 BSTBrazil created 34,818 new jobs in March Cartagena tourism grows Trade between Peru and Colombia has grown 250% in the decade LAN will invest US$1.4 billion between 2009 and 2011 Pluna to add a third daily flight between Montevideo and Sao Paulo Copa Holdings reported 9.3% traffic growth in March Medical tourism is growing in Latin America GOL announces launch of Gollog EXPRESShttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/21436/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0420/Fri, 24 April 2009 15:37:55 BSTPanama economy holding up Latin America: Oasis in the desert The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Embraer delivered 40 aircraft in the first quarter of 2009 TAM consolidates its position in March Air Jamaica to add flights between Jamaica and Orlando Delta to launch three weekly flights between Los Angeles and Sao Paulo Peruvian hotel investments will reach US$1 billion The new Spanair is looking at Latin America for expansion AeroRepublica takes delivery of its 11th Embraer RJ 190 ASUR announced March traffic declinehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/20418/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0416/Fri, 17 April 2009 09:51:33 BSTCopa: Another record year LAN reports March traffic up 7.6% with year-to-date up 8.9% Chile and the Dominican Republic sign marketing cooperation agreement Mexicana invests $57 million in the Monterrey hub Aerolineas Argentinas signs marketing agreement with Chile’s Sky Airline Canada’s exports to Latin America grow three times more than US to the region Mexicana is ready to join oneWorld Aeromexico will add flights to New Orleans American Eagle to expand its summer schedule in the Caribbean http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/20417/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0413/Fri, 17 April 2009 09:49:00 BSTFinancial markets in LATAM report growth of 14% in March ALTA reports February traffic down 3.5% The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Mexico and Chile tourism growth will continue in 2009 through 2011 LAN has launched new service to Tucuman, Argentina from Buenos Aires Air France-KLM signed a frequent flyer agreement with GOL Chile and the Dominican Republic sign an Open Skies agreement Martin Harrison appointed Vice President Operations of Pluna Aeromexico to launch Mexico City-New Orleans service TAM and bmi initiate codeshare on Brazil-UK flights LAN Ecuador initiates Ecuador domestic servicehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/20415/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0409/Fri, 17 April 2009 09:45:07 BSTColombian banks generated $368 million net in January-February Latin SME’s optimistic American Airlines March 2009; RPMs down 10.9%, Latin America down 14.0% Continental Airlines March 2009; RPMs down 9.7%, Latin America down 4.8% GOL and Air France-KLM enter into a commercial agreement Continental wins Skytrax award for second consecutive year ACI reports February passenger traffic down 10.3% Volaris has been approved to serve California from Toluca and Guadalajara Brazil to privatize airports in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro LAN looking at Central America and Mexico as its next network expansion Rio Sagrado to open a five-star resort on the banks of the Urubamba in Cusco TAM and Pluna are expanding their code sharing agreement Lufthansa and TACA have launched code sharing to Central and South Americahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/18856/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0406/Tue, 7 April 2009 10:08:06 BSTPrivate equity funds invested $4.4 billion in LATAM in 2008 Peru: Latin America’s star The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver TACA Peru launches nonstop service between Lima and Havana Mexico tourism grows 14.3% in January TAM maintains its investment plans in fleet additions The Cueto family will continue to control LAN South African Airlines 75th anniversary announcing service to Buenos Aires LAN Ecuador takes delivery of two A318s http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/18149/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0402/Fri, 3 April 2009 10:49:57 BSTLatin American banks prepared to face the crisis Wal-Mart’s next conquest: Latin America The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Guadalajara-Oakland route turns competitive Aires granted DOT approval to enter US service First airport stimulus grant goes to Pittsburgh International TAM recognized for Best Investor Relations Website Aeromexico announces medical tourism partnership JetBlue to launch new flights to Costa Rica from Orlando Avianca reports revenues of $1.9 billion and EBITDA of $189 million in 2008 Foreign Direct Investment in Chile at an all-time high http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/17591/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0330/Tue, 31 March 2009 09:13:11 BSTEnergy: Brazil, Colombia best outlook Uruguay’s economy to continue growing in 2009 IDB to provide small business $1 billion in Brazil LAN Argentina to increase nonstop flights to Sao Paulo from Buenos Aires February yields have dropped across the board DOT has tentatively approved US Airways and Continental Brazil service TAM to begin service to South Africa during the 2Q Pluna looking for an alliance with Emirateshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/16248/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0323/Tue, 24 March 2009 08:53:05 GMTDutch-Latin trade boom The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver How to stop the drug wars Chilean economy expands 0.2% in the 4Q and 3.2% in the year El Salvador: Central American Tiger? Brazil has the best tourism economy in Latin America Uruguay planning to privatize three airports in the interior JetBlue announces new route between Boston and Santo Domingo LAN Ecuador to begin domestic service in Ecuador – finally FedEx 3Q earnings tumble Continental pursues Star Alliance membershiphttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/16060/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0320/Mon, 23 March 2009 11:02:23 GMTIntel betting on the crisis Pluna to establish presence in Asuncion Andean countries reach record commerce level The e-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Mexicana’s new regional jet carrier launched JetBlue to expand Boston-Caribbean service Continental ranked world’s most admired airline by Fortune Magazine AeroSur to launch nonstop Miami-Cochabamba, Bolivia service Guatemala reports it increased tourism receipts by 3% in the first two months Mexicana to lease 25 B717-200s for its LCC Click American Airlines announces a second daily flight to San Salvador Peru will escape the recession according to the World Bank Aeromexico to launch Mexico City to Medellin, Colombia service LAN named the best managed airline in Latin Americahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/14900/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0316/Mon, 16 March 2009 16:44:06 GMTCarlos Slim’s Carso to invest $2.4 billion in Mexico ALTA reports January traffic better than expected-up 5.8% The Aeromexico-Mexicana merger back on the table The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Delta to begin non stop service between Atlanta and Brasilia on December 17 Pluna announces it will begin service to Porto Alegre in June LAN Airlines reports system traffic growth at 8.2% in February Mexicana to serve China during the second half of the year? Copa Airlines has applied for authority to expand its service to Boliviahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/14899/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0312/Mon, 16 March 2009 16:41:17 GMTCosta Rica: the most competitive tourism destination Pluna reports its best summer season in 10 years Aero Republica had the best on time performance in 2008 Delta Airlines to add service to Bermuda and launches Haiti Copa to increase frequencies to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Chile reports summer season tourist arrivals were up 6% Avianca takes delivery of its first A330-200 in Toulouse, France With China’s new stimulus plan, shares in the region jumped this week Happy Birthday, LANhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/14007/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0309/Tue, 10 March 2009 11:48:26 GMTSpanish companies confirm investments in Argentina China Latinamerica signs accords with Argentina The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver LAN continues to report growth in January JetBlue confirms it will begin service to Jamaica in May Mexico will have 21 new hotels this year Delta expands international flights from New York to the Caribbean Volaris to serve Fort Lauderdale as it prepares for code sharing with Southwesthttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/11102/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0212/Wed, 18 February 2009 11:03:48 GMTThe Peru/USA FTA and five new FTAs in 2009 Mexicana believes consolidation is imminent in Mexico The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Pluna is adding flights to Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay LAN Peru had 73.4% of the domestic market in 2008 Aires and Easy Fly growing significantly in Colombia Born Again Lloyd Aereo Boliviano begins domestic service Uruguay-based Buquebus to launch air service to Salto and Coloniahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/11101/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0205/Wed, 18 February 2009 10:56:22 GMTLatin American M&As set record The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Delta to increase flights between New York and the Dominican Republic Colombia is adding Santa Marta to its list of Open Skies airports Chile reports that domestic air travel has doubled in six years Aeromexico adding service to the US and Canada Brazil reaches an agreement with TAM and TAP to promote tourismhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/9406/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0202/Tue, 3 February 2009 10:42:18 GMTThe E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Air Jamaica to discontinue Miami service International cargo declines 22.6% in December Mexicana inaugurates Mexico City-London route AirTran posts 4Q loss LAN reports 4Q and full year 2008 net income growth Boeing announces loss of first 787 customerhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/9037/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0129/Fri, 30 January 2009 09:09:23 GMTThe private sector in Peru to invest $2.7 billion this year The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver El Al to launch Brazil service this May BoA, the Bolivian start up ready to launch domestic service Chile reports tourism generated $2 billion in 2008 Chicago O’Hare arrivals and departures hit 30-year low. Southwest decision to shun most fees beginning to pay off DHL Express inaugurates one of the region’s most advanced gatewayshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/9036/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0126/Fri, 30 January 2009 09:05:08 GMTAmerican and United report steep losses for the 4th quarter MIA December air cargo down 26.50%, year-to-date down 6.36% UPS Business Monitor United States surveys small business owners Stakes high for Delta and Hartsfield International in lease negotiations Boeing to curtail Dreamliner outsourcing Spirit receives DOT approval for Armenia, Colombia service Reduced traffic at Las Vegas McCarran International results in budget cutshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/8404/e-news-update-volume19-number-0122/Fri, 23 January 2009 10:45:16 GMTPunta Cana, Dominican Republic, unveils terminal expansion project Foreign tourist arrivals dropped 8% at Ezeiza in November GOL celebrates eighth anniversary Copa reports 2008 on-time performance of 87.5% ALTA commends Central American Presidents Volaris to initiate US service in advance of Southwest codeshare LAN Airlines receives Global Traveler awardhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/8403/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0119/Fri, 23 January 2009 10:32:18 GMTCopa Holdings consolidated December 2008 traffic; RPMs up 16.5%, ASMs up 20.0% TAM December 2008 traffic; domestic RPKs up 5.0%, international RPKs up 22.1% Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) reports December Traffic USDOT opens proceedings for new Brazil service UPS domestic express and delivery service now includes Latin America Lacking airlines, small cities’ economies suffer American takes major fleet renewal step IATA survey shows airline executives pessimistic about 2009http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/7803/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0115/Fri, 16 January 2009 15:59:01 GMTAmerican Airlines December 2008; RPMs down 8.2%, Latin America down 5.2% Continental Airlines December 2008; RPMs down 6.7%, Latin America up 0.4% Delta Air Lines December 2008; RPMs up 0.7%, Latin America down 6.2% GOL December 2008 traffic; RPKs down 11.8%, ASKs down 6.9% LAN Airlines December 2008 system traffic; RPKs up 10.7%, ASKs up 12.6% TAM receives fourth B777 Spirit airlines expands Caribbean network TAM sets single day passenger recordhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/7532/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0112/Tue, 13 January 2009 10:30:44 GMTACI reports November traffic Flights between Europe and the Yucatan to resume Airbus meets 2008, A380 delivery target LAN’s Business Class chosen as Best in South America BA Chairman warns of oneworld breakup St. Lucia is the first foreign country to participate in the TSA ASSIST program Caribbean Airlines appoints Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications Air Jamaica intensifies search for strategic partner Dallas/Fort Worth Airport panel backs higher incentives ASUR reports December traffichttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/7209/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0108/Fri, 9 January 2009 11:14:59 GMTIATA announces November traffic Copa announces order for four new aircraft Delta plans to postpone some new international service TAAG Angola Airlines to begin Brazil service Spirit stimulates Cartagena market Cubana Airlines sees falling demand Delta inaugurated New York-Buenos Aires on December 19 Caribbean, a region most affected by tourism slump USA Today reports schedule changes for US airportshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/6940/e-news-update-volume-19-number-0105/Tue, 6 January 2009 14:09:01 GMTAmerican Airlines November 2008; RPMs down 14.5%, Latin America down 2.9% Continental Airlines November 2008; RPMs down 10.5%, Latin America down 2.4% Delta Air Lines November 2008; RPMs down 4.9%, Latin America down 15.3% The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver TAM retires last MD11 TAM’s Vice President Finance named sector’s best CFO in Brazil Spirit Airlines to inaugurate new Colombia service on March 1, 2009 LAN Ecuador granted authority to serve domestic Ecuador markethttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/6859/e-news-updates-volume-18-number-1229/Mon, 5 January 2009 14:35:07 GMTGDP winners in Latin America US carriers optimistic about growth in Latin America The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Caribbean brand will boost tourism Toyota is building a second automobile plant in Brazil The Argentine senate gave final approval to the expropriation of Aerolineas Virgin Atlantic will increase service to the Caribbean in 2009 US Network Carriers continue to generate operating profit in Latin America LAN approved for domestic service in Ecuador Lima Airport Partners reports cargo traffic up 10% at the Lima Airport Spirit Airlines requests authorization for Armenia, Colombia servicehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/5885/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1222/Tue, 23 December 2008 09:24:52 GMTInvestments during the crisis Copa Holdings November 2008; RPMs up 12.4%, ASMs up 13.5% GOL November 2008; RPKs down 13.8%, ASKs down 0.2% TAM November 2008; domestic RPKs up 3.4%, international RPKs up 36.3% The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Martinair Appoints Key Accounts Director for the Americas Cayman Airways inaugurates Washington, D.C.-Grand Cayman service Copa Airlines began service to Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Aruba on December 15 Argentina to invest $86 million to stimulate national tourism AEA reports October traffic with South Atlantic up 7.4%, YTD up 12.7% David Neeleman’s Azul begins domestic service in Brazil Argentina plans to renew the fleets of Aerolineas and Austral Venezuela’s privately owned Santa Barbara Airlines increasing service to Spain JetBlue launches daily service between San Juan, PR and Santo Domingo, DR Aeromexico is unable to serve six countries in Central and South Americahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/5562/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1218/Fri, 19 December 2008 11:43:43 GMTPeru will close the year with 9.3% economic growth $2.3 billion for the expansion of the Panama Canal The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver ALTA reports October traffic up 3.9% JetBlue will launch Central American service Azul takes delivery of its first ERJ195 and launches Brazilian domestic service Chile plans to build a new airport in Araucana in southern Chile ALTA has a new Executive Committee BoA takes delivery of its first B737-300http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/5304/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1215/Tue, 16 December 2008 11:50:25 GMTBrazil’s economy expands 1.8% in the 3Q LAN reports November passengers boarded growth at 19.5% TAM receives “Aircraft Leasing Deal of the Year” award Peru to launch a $13.2 billion “anti-crisis” investment More of the same – Argentina to launch a $21 billion “anti-crisis” investment Ecuador’s Satena Airlines to launch international flights over the holidays Brazil is a growing market with much promise according to Meier’s Weltreisen Jamaica investing $3 million in tourism promotion Hugh Riley, of the CTO, is optimistic about tourism in the Caribbean The Spanish government has approved the new air transport bilateral with Chilehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/4985/e-news-update-number-1211/Fri, 12 December 2008 10:14:01 GMTColombia plans to invest $2.3 billion in infrastructure China announces results of the new Peruvian trade pact The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Copa Airlines begins nonstop service between Panama and Valencia, Venezuela Santiago, Chile’s airport to expand from 11 to 20 million passengers First results of the new Canada/Panama agreement Aeromexico has announced it will expand service to North America Mexican airport operator ASUR reports November traffic grew 3.1% Mexico City is looking to become a destination for 1 million Chinese tourists Colombia’s 2008 tourism season to be the best in several yearshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/4743/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1208/Tue, 9 December 2008 11:05:45 GMTChilean energy sector not affected by the crisis Peru: International passengers grew 18% through October The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Avianca takes delivery of its second A330-200 Kenya Airways to serve South America KLM is increasing flights to Panama from Amsterdam A study by Amadeus, Latin American traffic has grown at 7% annually Avianca receives IATA’S ISAGO recognition Air Europe to launch nonstop Tenerife-Miami service TAM Technological Center received new EASA Certification JetBlue to add two new international routes from Fort Lauderdalehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/4415/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1204/Fri, 5 December 2008 09:34:16 GMTChina-Latin boom continues Chile and Brazil sign open skies agreement The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver TAM receives second B777-300ER Volaris expects to launch US service in late 2009 Copa takes delivery of a new Embraer 190 Miami International Airport named “Airport of the Year” by the TSA Mexicana takes delivery of its first A330-200 Delta is launching daily flights between Atlanta and Tegucigalpa, Honduras South African Airways plans to reinstate service to Buenos Aires Qantas has launched its nonstop Sydney-Buenos Aires service Mexico reports tourism receipts increased 6.3% through September Air Canada has launched nonstop service to Buenos Aires and Santiago, Chile STAR Alliance has added Copa and TACA in addition to TAM LAN Argentina begins Buenos Aires-Lima service Aeromexico to serve Denver from Mexico Cityhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/4149/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1201/Tue, 2 December 2008 10:14:13 GMTForeign investment in Chile grows 187% Pedro Heilbron receives the Federico Bloch award MIA October air cargo down 8.38%, year-to-date down 3.45% Martinair Cargo increases Colombia-UK frequency Embraer forecasting 5% annual growth in the aircraft market through 2028 Alitalia sold – at last TAM starts Orlando daily service from Sao Paulo Latin American yield at 15.5 cents in October Pluna increasing flights to Santiago, Chile to daily Copa Airlines to add service to Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela and Aruba Marriott to invest $110 million in “time sharing” in Cancun Volaris recognized by IATA as “Green Airline Latin America”http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/3759/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1124/Thu, 27 November 2008 11:52:32 GMTCAF to provide $8.5 billion in credits for Latin America Peru to promote $7.5 billion in infrastructure China is joining the IDB with a contribution of $350 million Avianca increasing service to Europe Brazil unemployment rate falls to 7.5% in October Spirit to start daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Medellin, Colombia Aerogal acquires new Boeing 757 to serve Miami The AEA continues to grow its South Atlantic route in September ALTA member airlines September 2008 passenger traffic increased 7.7% American Airlines October 2008; RPMs down 8.8%, Latin America down 1.9% Continental Airlines October 2008; RPMs down 7.3%, Latin America down 3.8% Delta Air Lines October 2008; RPMs down 2.2%, Latin America down 5.7%http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/3256/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1120/Fri, 21 November 2008 09:36:50 GMTColombia eliminates visa requirements for 87 countries Peru economy grows 9.3% in September The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Tom Anderson appointed Senior VP North America by Airbus Iberia to increase frequencies between Madrid and Montevideo LACSA – which is part of Grupo Taca adding flights to Mexico Copa Holdings consolidated October 2008 traffic; RPMs up 17.5%, ASMs up 11.3% GOL October 2008 traffic; RPKs down 17.5%, ASKs flat 0.0% LAN Airlines October 2008 system traffic; RPKs up 12.7%, ASKs up 11.3% TAM October 2008 traffic; domestic RPKs up 7.3%, international RPKs up 35.2%http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/2988/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1117/Tue, 18 November 2008 09:47:17 GMTStrong 3Q for US and other companies in Latin America Volaris announces alliance with Southwest The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Costa Rica finally approves CAFTA after four years GOL plans to expand in the domestic market in 2009 TAM reports its first loss in the third quarter Air Comet takes delivery of the A330 and serves Lima daily from Madrid LAN has ordered four B767-316ERs in a contract valued at $636 million Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved David Neeleman’s Azulhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/2666/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1113/Fri, 14 November 2008 11:44:12 GMTBrazil to provide $5 billion to small business The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Avianca to increase flights to Barcelona, Spain Copa to make its Panama – Cordoba, Argentina service daily American Airlines increases Dominican Republic flights this winter World Bank to loan $1 billion plus to Mexico BOC Aviation signs aircraft lease contracts with four carriers Chile’s Director of Civil Aviation has been selected President of CLAC Mexicana launching new flights to Orlando and Sao Paulo LAN Peru lowers domestic fares in Peruhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/2485/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1110/Wed, 12 November 2008 10:35:11 GMTBrazil’s Itahu-Unibanco looking to expand in the region Embraer is studying the building of a larger commercial jet Spanish airlines will add capacity to the Americas this winter Viva Aerobus adding new routes in Mexico US Airways to reinstate service to the US Virgin Islands Avianca announces increased service in Colombia this winter TACA has partnered with 10 airlines to offer e-ticketing Cayman Airways adds US-Grand Cayman service Amerijet announced the launch of its new websitehttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/2111/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1106/Fri, 7 November 2008 09:36:05 GMTLatin American leaders meet in El Salvador Pluna looking for investment ALTA Conferences, Crisis Preparedness and Aviation Law Qantas meets with travel agents to promote its new flights from Sydney Marsans has given up on the sale of Aerolineas Argentinas to the government TACA Peru to reinstate Lima-Asuncion service Latin American yields continue to grow in September at 16.1 cents Puerto Rico offering incentives to airlines to avoid losing capacity Uruguay tourist arrivals grew 11% in the third quarter Mexicana to launch Mexico City-London service in January GOL signs interline agreement with Condor Airlineshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/1859/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1103/Tue, 4 November 2008 09:45:09 GMTLAN reports net income of $122 million for the 3Q The IDB will provide $6 billion to countries in the region The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Continental applies for year-round service between Houston-Rio de Janeiro Panama reported tourist visits up 13.1% through September TACA has launched its Embraer E190 operation in Central America and Cuba How will Global Economic Troubles affect the Panama Canal? And the yanks keep coming – Delta adds nine new flights and expanded service The AEA reports August South Atlantic traffic up 13% with y/y up 12.1% Mexican LCC Avolar denied operating certificate TAM named one of Brazil’s most memorable brandshttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/1442/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1030/Thu, 30 October 2008 17:20:31 GMTBBVA believes Latin America will continue to grow Latin American central banks also optimistic The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver TAM to begin daily flights to Orlando from Sao Paulo LAN Argentina continues its expansion plans as it receives its 8th A320 Continental the only profitable US carrier in Latin America in the 2nd Quarter Costa Rica close to signing FTA with the United States Santa Barbara announces expansion plans Volaris has taken delivery if its first A320 IATA announced global international traffic results for Septemberhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/1345/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1027/Wed, 29 October 2008 09:59:46 GMTPanama, good outlook The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver ALTA member airlines August 2008 passenger traffic increased 14.3% Copa Holdings consolidated September 2008 traffic; RPMs up 13.8%, ASMs up 7.9% GOL September 2008 traffic; RPKs down 3.1%, ASKs up 4.1% LAN Airlines September 2008 system traffic; RPKs up 12.3%, ASKs up 11.0% TAM September 2008 traffic; domestic RPKs up 15.0%, international RPKs up 41.5% ASUR acquires land in Huatulco Caribbean Airlines adds eighth B737-800 to its fleet Miami International Airport projects more seats for November and December Colombian exports grew 27.6% in August British Airways increasing service to Brazil and Argentinahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/937/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1023/Fri, 24 October 2008 10:11:25 BSTGOL launches new business plan American Airlines September 2008; RPMs down 9.1%, Latin America down 2.8% Continental Airlines September 2008; RPMs down 10.9%, Latin America down 11.9% Delta Air Lines September 2008; RPMs down 0.8%, Latin America down 4.5% The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver Southwest posts first loss in 17 years Iberia will launch a fifth-weekly flight to Panama Brazil and Uruguay sign Open Skies agreement Panama received 194,798 passengers in August – up 21.6% Aeromexico has doubled its flights to San Pedro Sula, Honduras Latin American yield at its highest level in August at 15.8 cents per RPM jetBlue to launch Orlando-Bogota service on January 29http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/824/e-news-update-nunber-1020/Tue, 21 October 2008 10:45:57 BSTPeru’s bright outlook The E- Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver “Espiritu de Colombia” Mexico announces that its airport infrastructure plans are on track Aerogal to reinstate service to Miami from Ecuador TACA Peru to launch lima-Asuncion service on December 15 jetBlue to begin Orlando-Bogota nonstop service on January 29 Costa Rica is not concerned with the global crisis affecting its growth in tourism Copa takes delivery of 14th Embraer 190http://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/797/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1016/Thu, 16 October 2008 18:35:59 BSTBerlin to host the 17th World Route Development Forum Latin America moving quickly to face global crisis LAN reports September system traffic up 12.3% - 13% year-to-date Mexicana Airlines to join oneworld in 2009 Satena has signed an assistance agreement with Avianca jetBlue is expanding in the Caribbean/Latin America Spain’s Air Comet is increasing service to Colombia on December 2 Central America had 11% growth in tourists during the first half of the year Sol Lineas Aereas to list on the Argentine Stock Exchange Mexico has $90 billion in reserves to face the global crisis GDP growth forecasts remain positive for Latin Americahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/796/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1014/Thu, 16 October 2008 18:28:18 BSTIDB and the World Bank positive about Latin America Avianca’s U-turn Panama reports passenger traffic grew a record 23.2% through August TACA to invest $370 million in the acquisition of Embraer regional jets Star Alliance is the leader in capacity between Europe and South America Tourists spent 15.83% more in Brazil during the month of August Pluna signs code share agreement with TAM TAP and TAM are optimistic about withstanding the crisishttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/761/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1010/Sat, 11 October 2008 10:38:00 BSTMoody’s maintains a stable economy in South America The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver American Airlines reinstates flights in the Dominican Republic AirTran to launch non stop flights to Cancun Continental has inaugurated its second flight between Houston and Bogota TAM joins Star Alliance Air Traffic in Chile has grown 11.4% through August ACI reports Latin American traffic led the growth in August Avianca took delivery of its first A330-220 on October 2 LAN Argentina to receive its ninth A320 before the end of the yearhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/713/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1006/Tue, 7 October 2008 10:02:40 BSTHilton to open 150 hotels in Latin America Continental Airlines September 2008; RPMs down 10.9%, Latin America down 11.9% The E-Fuel Manager by Larry S. Weaver IATA reports traffic slowdown in August The Mexicans are coming Livingston to begin Milan-Havana-San Salvador-Milan service on October 31 TAM will launch Sao Paulo-Lima service as it expands internationally LIAT is adding flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico Toluca airport reports fastest growth in Latin Americahttp://www.routesonline.com/news/23/av-news/686/e-news-update-volume-18-number-1002/Sun, 5 October 2008 22:41:08 BST