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…
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Colombia approves Avianca-Viva Air merger following Viva’s suspension of flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia, Aerocivil) has approved the merger between Avianca and…
Avianca says adiós to its passenger Airbus A330 fleet
Avianca has retired its last Airbus A330 aircraft, phasing the type out of its fleet after almost 15…
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…
Could JetSMART swoop in and acquire the restructuring Viva Air?
With Viva Air announcing its restructuring and the Colombian authorities yet to render a decision on its merger…
Colombia-based Viva Air initiates restructuring process
Colombia-based low-cost carrier Viva Air has initiated a Business Recovery Process (Proceso de Recuperación Empresarial, PRE), as it…
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…
ITA Airways, Avianca to jointly serve flights between Europe and Latin America
Colombia’s Avianca (AVHOQ) and Italy’s ITA Airways have launched a new partnership dedicated to expanding the flight network…
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…
Avianca confirms order for 88 new Airbus A320neo aircraft
Columbian flag carrier Avianca (AVHOQ) is aiming to significantly increase its fleet over the next decade. On March 9,…
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…
US Court gives green light for Avianca’s reorganization plan
A US Court has approved Avianca’s (AVHOQ) Chapter 11 reorganization plan, the airline confirmed. According to a statement…
Avianca Airbus A320 makes hard landing in Colombia, reaches almost 5G force
An Avianca Airbus A320 aircraft experienced a hard landing, reaching almost 5G as the aircraft touched down at…
Avianca simplifies fleet, chooses Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for long-haul service
Avianca (AVHOQ) has revealed that it will be operating the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as its only widebody passenger…
Avianca files motion seeking certain approvals related to exit debt financing
Avianca Holdings, the Latin American multinational airline holding company, filed a motion with the United States Bankruptcy Court.…
Spoiled birthday: Avianca struggles and Chapter 11 (Part II)
On December 5, 2019, Avianca (AVHOQ) celebrated its 100th birthday and the fact that it is one of…
Aeromexico, Avianca and LATAM: at what chapter it all went wrong?
Despite the unparalleled crisis, airline bankruptcies so far have been few and far between. Some bankrupt airlines even…