Colombia selects Saab Gripen E/F fighters, but potential US veto looms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on social media that Colombia intends to acquire Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets…
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Colombian government deploys presidential plane for return of deported nationals
The Government of Colombia, under President Gustavo Petro, has deployed the country’s presidential aircraft to facilitate the return…
Qatar Airways unveils pioneering new Boeing 777 services to Bogotá and Caracas
Qatar Airways has unveiled new services to Bogotá in Colombia and Caracas in Venezuela with two new weekly…
Fuel shortage at Colombian airports disrupts LATAM Airlines Colombia operations
LATAM Airlines Colombia is dealing with a severe aviation fuel shortage that has disrupted operations in Leticia (LET),…
Cessna 208 Caravan veers off runway and crashes during takeoff in Colombia
A Cessna Caravan aircraft owned by the Colombian Civil Aeronautics veered off the runway and crashed into a…
Video captures SATENA ATR aircraft nose gear collapsing prior to takeoff
The nose gear of an ATR-42-500 aircraft collapsed while the plane was preparing to take off at San…
Avianca restarts historical route to Caracas after seven-year political fallout
For this first time since 2017, an avianca flight has taken off from Bogota El Dorado International Airport…
Colombian Air Force T-27 Tucano planes collide mid-air killing one pilot: video
A pilot from the Colombian Air Force was killed after his plane collided with another aircraft during a…
Four children found alive 40 days after plane crash in Colombian jungle
Four children aged 13, 9, 4, and 1, were found in the Amazon jungle of Colombia 40 days…
Confusion surrounds fate of four children 17 days after Cessna crash in Colombia
There Is confusion surrounding the fate of three young children and an 11-month-old baby who have been missing…
Engine stalled after overweight cargo jet took off too late: video
An Aerosucre Boeing 737-200 clipped the top of a tree while taking off causing damage to its engine…
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…
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…