U.S. Budget Carriers Consider Complexity As Latin ULCCs Plot Growth

aerial view of Volaris aircraft on runway

Despite geared turbofan challenges, prospects look favorable for Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris.

Credit: Trevisan Aviation Images/Alamy Stock Photo
Ultra-low-cost carriers in the U.S. and Latin America are facing similar challenges: delivery delays, grounded aircraft for geared turbofan engine inspections and other supply chain bottlenecks. But the fates of the airlines in each region are heading in vastly different directions. In the U.S...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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