Panama

Soon, and for the first time since Panama disbanded its armed forces in 1989, the country will add a dedicated armed aircraft capability in the form of four A-29 Super Tucanos to help enhance its surveillance, close-air support, special operations, drug interdiction and border monitoring capabilities.

Peru has signed new air transport memoranda of understanding with Chile and Panama, aiming to expand international connectivity beyond Lima.

Panama has finalized its deal to start operating Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos.

Four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft have been ordered by Panama.

Copa Holdings’ ULCC brand Wingo has entered Panama’s domestic market.

The Star Alliance member will connect the Maryland airport to its 'Hub of the Americas.’

Demand continues to rebound for Copa Airlines.

The carrier will also add more frequencies from Atlanta to PTY.

CEO Pedro Heilbron notes that a number of key Latin American markets continue to struggle to contain COVID-19.

The COVID-19 air travel recovery will be dominated by traffic flowing through hubs rather than point-to-point flights, Panamanian airline says.

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The Panama-based carrier will reduce capacity by at least 80%.