Colombia’s Ultra Air forced to suspend operations despite additional capital
Colombian low-cost carrier Ultra Air announced that it suspended operations with immediate effect, despite the airline receiving an…
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JetSmart drops plans to acquire Colombia-based Ultra Air
JetSmart has said it is no longer interested in purchasing Ultra Air after signing he Memorandum of Understanding…
Avianca hesitates on decision to merge with Viva Air despite Aerocivil approval
Avianca is now deliberating whether to go ahead with its merger with Viva Air despite receiving approval from…
Colombian Army helicopter crashes, killing four crew members: video
A Colombian Army Bell UH-1N “Huey” helicopter crashed in the city of Quibdó, western Colombia, during a supply…
Viva Air announces immediate suspension of operations, blames authorities
Viva Air has announced the suspension of its operations with immediate effect, blaming the Civil Aviation Authority of…
Viva Air Colombia cuts fleet, changes CEO as it awaits a nod for Avianca merger
A turbulent week at Viva Air Columbia: the airline’s CEO resigned days after announcing fleet cuts following entering…
Two bodies found in Avianca plane landing gear after arriving in Bogota
The bodies of two young men were found in the undercarriage or landing gear of an Avianca plane…
Colombia fails to reach fighter deal with Dassault or Saab
The negotiations between the Colombian government and manufacturers Dassault Aviation and Saab to purchase new fighter jets have…
VivaColombia A320 nearly runs out of fuel after two diversions
A VivaColombia Airbus A320 has landed with minutes to spare, having just 200 kilograms of fuel remaining after…
Colombia’s Avianca, Brazil’s GOL team up in Latin America consolidation drive
Days after announcing plans to merge with Viva, Colombia’s Avianca (AVHOQ) has set out another deal with Brazil’s GOL…
Avianca to merge with Colombian low-cost airline Viva
Colombia’s Avianca Group plans to merge with the local low-cost carrier Viva in a bid to strengthen the…
LATAM A320 lands with misaligned nose gear
An LATAM flight was forced to return to its departing airport and proceed to an emergency landing following…
What’s next for Avianca after exiting bankruptcy protection?
A revamped Avianca (AVHOQ) has emerged from bankruptcy protection, 18 months after filing for a Chapter 11 process…
Why Colombia still loves Douglas DC-3s?
On July 8, 2021, a Douglas DC-3 registered as HK-2820 of Aliansa went missing in Colombia. The aircraft…
Helicopter of Colombian president targeted by gunfire
The Colombian presidential UH-60 helicopter was the target of gunfire on June 25, 2021, while transporting president Ivan…
Colombia approves Delta Airlines and LATAM joint venture
The Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia) has unconditionally authorized LATAM and Delta Airlines (DAL)…
Colombia denounces airspace violation by Russian aircraft
The Colombian government sent a formal protest to Moscow after a Russian transport aircraft deviated from its authorized…
Struggling Avianca to get up to $370 million state loan
Fighting-for-survival Columbian airline Avianca (AVHOQ) is about to get the government’s support. Colombian government will lend up to $370…