In response to actions taken by the Maduro government, Panama will suspend cargo and passenger transport activities of Venezuelan airlines operating in the country for three months.
The suspension of the flights by the Panamanian airline to the South American country is one of the consequences of the political and commercial conflict that has arisen between the governments of Maduro and Varela.
In 2017, air exports totaled 33 thousand tons, of which 59% corresponded to perishable cargo and the remaining 41% to non-perishable cargo.
The Guatemalan Association of Exporters reported that "...The United States continues to be the main destination for air exports, however markets have gradually diversified."
The low-cost airline Wingo has announced that as of May 31, 2018 the number of weekly flights between Panama City and Cali will rise from three to four.
With the new frequency announced by the airline, Wingo there will be four weekly flights between both destinations.
Through an agreement with KLM, tourists from the Netherlands who usually only pass through the country to connect with other destinations will be encouraged to stay in Panama.
Currently the Air France-KLM group offers daily flights between Panama and Amsterdam and 6 weekly flights between Panama and Paris. From Panama KLM serves 27 destinations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Aero Expo Panama Pacifico will take place at Panama Pacifico Airport from March 21 to 22, 2018, and will bring together aeronautical companies from all over Latin America.
Aero Expo Panama will feature a static presentation of various executive aircraft and expert speakers on the subject who will give seminars on topics of great importance to executives in aviation companies, such as management of the costs of aircraft operations.
The airline Wamos has announced that as of May the weekly frequency between the capital of Spain and Guatemala City will once again be operational, until at least November 2018.
The Mexican company Volaris has announced that as of March 17, 2018, two weekly flights will start operating between the Guatemalan capital and the US city.
Representatives from the low-cost airline announced that starting from Saturday, March 17, the direct flight from Guatemala to Los Angeles will start operating, this flight is part of the new route that will start and end in San Jose, Costa Rica.
As of March 29, the Mexican airline Volaris plans to start operating two air frequencies between San Salvador and Cancun, Mexico.
The airline's representatives announced that the direct flight to the Mexican city of Cancun, will start operating from March 29, on Thursdays and Sundays.
The approved agreements in maritime and air transport provide the basis for establishing direct air routes and will allow vessels flying the Panamanian flag to receive preferential treatment in Chinese ports.
Panamanian authorities ratified the transport agreements with the Asian country, which includes the civil air transport agreement, through which both countries laid the foundations to establish direct routes, opening space to establish commercial or cargo flights between both countries.
The General Directorate of Civil Aviation has lifted the temporary suspension of operations of the Costa Rican airline, which has not been able to fly since January 11.
According to the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC),"...
Starting from April 2018, the airline Evelop, part of the Barceló group, plans to start operating a weekly air frequency between Lisbon and the Juan Santamaría international airport.
During the first year, the route to Costa Rica will be operated through tour operators, later and depending on their results, they could operate as a regular airline.
The airline Volaris has announced that starting March 15 it will begin operating three air frequencies from San Salvador to Los Angeles, New York and Washington.
The flight to Los Angeles will start operations on March 15, the airline's manager, Fernando Naranjo, told Elsalvador.com.The flight from San Salvador to New York will operate twice a week starting on April 17.
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