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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Boeing Grounds 777X Fleet After Engine Mount Issues Discovered

Boeing has grounded its 777X test fleet due to a severed engine mounting structure on one aircraft, with similar issues found on two others during inspection. This move follows extensive safety checks and is expected to impact testing schedules.

2024-08-19T14:30:14.127505-07:00

Airways Magazine

LATAM Expands Boeing 787 Fleet with Order for 10 Aircraft Plus Options for Five More

2024-10-28T07:00:46.799909-07:00

AeroTime

Airbus Delivers First H145M Helicopter to German Armed Forces

2024-11-18T06:33:28.971975-08:00

PaxEx.Aero

LATAM Selects Recaro R7 Seats for Boeing 787 Business Class Upgrade

2024-09-03T14:12:53.933267-07:00

LATAM News Timeline

Aviacionline

LATAM Initiates Daily Santiago-Buenos Aires-Miami Flights in 2025 LATAM Airlines plans to launch daily flights connecting Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Miami by year-end 2025, utilizing fifth-freedom rights. Concurrently, LATAM is working to integrate Argentina into its Joint Venture with Delta Air Lines, aiming for expanded reach and cooperation in South American markets.

2025-03-17T16:07:33.461201-07:00

LATAM Initiates Daily Santiago-Buenos Aires-Miami Flights in 2025

Reuters

LATAM Seeks Early Termination of Voepass Codeshare Agreement LATAM Airlines is negotiating to discontinue its partnership with Brazilian regional carrier Voepass by the second half of this year. This move highlights ongoing strategic shifts within LATAM's operational focus and network management.

2025-03-13T08:07:52.901381-07:00

LATAM Seeks Early Termination of Voepass Codeshare Agreement

Rio Times

LATAM Airlines Sees February Traffic Rise with International Routes LATAM Airlines recorded a 3.1% growth in passenger traffic for February 2025, driven by strong performance on international routes. The airline transported over 6.5 million passengers, reflecting a 1.8% year-over-year increase in passenger volume.

2025-03-12T12:43:54.200475-07:00

LATAM Airlines Sees February Traffic Rise with International Routes

Aviacionline

LATAM Colombia Expands Flights from Bogotá to Key Destinations LATAM Airlines Colombia increases service to Orlando, Lima, and São Paulo from Bogotá. This operational expansion reflects the carrier's strategic growth plan, focusing on regional demand and enhanced connectivity. The move is set to commence in July 2025, with additional frequencies expected during peak travel months.

2025-03-06T08:42:59.692005-08:00

LATAM Colombia Expands Flights from Bogotá to Key Destinations

Aviation Week

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns Air cargo industry leaders predict continued growth in 2025, driven by e-commerce, despite looming tariff impacts. Cargo activity surged by 11% in 2024, exceeding prior records. 65% of attendees at Cargo Facts LATAM 2025 highlighted e-commerce as a crucial growth driver.

2025-02-14T13:34:31.047718-08:00

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns

Cargo Facts

Inadequate Infrastructure Impedes LatAm Air Cargo Growth The growth of air cargo in Latin America is hindered by underdeveloped infrastructure, impacting e-commerce and conventional shipments. LATAM Cargo Chief Executive Andres Bianchi emphasizes the need for enhanced customs-related infrastructure and policy implementation to boost the sector's potential.

2025-02-13T18:10:35.861645-08:00

Inadequate Infrastructure Impedes LatAm Air Cargo Growth

Breitflyte

BARIG Appoints Carretero and Schäfer as Co-Chairs of Air Cargo Committee BARIG has named Jorge Carretero from LATAM Cargo and Thilo Schäfer from Condor as co-chairmen of its Air Cargo Committee, focusing on digitalization and process optimization to enhance efficiency. This strategic leadership aims to advance key industry topics and collaborations.

2025-02-13T03:38:44.333684-08:00

BARIG Appoints Carretero and Schäfer as Co-Chairs of Air Cargo Committee

Cargo Facts

737 Classic Freighters Extend Service in Latin America to Mid-2030s Boeing 737-400F aircraft will continue operations with Latin American carriers through at least the mid-2030s, driven by consistent demand for cargo transport. The 737 Classic's freight capabilities remain highly valued in the region’s aviation market.

2025-02-12T15:57:30.194891-08:00

737 Classic Freighters Extend Service in Latin America to Mid-2030s