Peru

Textron has won Foreign Military Sales orders for maritime patrol aircraft versions of the King Air 360 ordered by two countries in South America.

Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat is adding flights to Peru for the first time, with Montreal-Lima becoming the farthest Airbus A321LR route in its network.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is promoting its FA-50 light fighter’s long-term aftermarket program to the Polish Air Force.

The Indigo Partners-backed startup will initially operate two aircraft but hopes to scale up to nine during 2023.

The new entry to the Peruvian market could begin flying in the current quarter.

Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has been added to SKY Airline’s international network.

The airline is doing relatively well in domestic markets, but international flying is lagging.

The agreement between the ULCCs is designed to strengthen connectivity between Colombia and Mexico.

The Peruvian market leader is currently LATAM Airlines Peru.

The US carrier wants to expand its network in South America and the Caribbean this year.

The Chilean carrier is planning further international expansion from Peru’s capital Lima, including its inaugural routes to the US.

The lifting of restrictions will see more international flights return to LIM.

Avianca, which offered almost 40 million seats on routes across Latin America last year, has filed for bankruptcy protection after travel bans across the region forced the airline to ground its fleet.

Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across Latin America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Budget carrier Sky Airline will begin flights to the US for the first time later this year as part of its ongoing network expansion from Peru.

The market in Peru has undergone significant changes over the last 12 months with the suspension of Peruvian Airlines and the continued growth of Viva Air Peru and Sky Peru.