Avianca has transported more than 100 tons of humanitarian aid in 2024
In commemoration of World Humanitarian Day, Avianca and its business units Avianca Cargo, LifeMiles and Deprisa, highlight the progress achieved thanks to the work with foundations and partner organizations in the region, with which it has been possible to support causes focused on three main areas: emergency response, health and transportation of volunteers. Throughout 2024, […]
Avianca Airlines celebrates women in leadership
Avianca Airlines has highlighted how more than 40% of its team is comprised women with over 400 team leaders, including seven vice presidents, 28 directors, 170 managers and more than 200 coordinators. This represents 48% of leadership roles within the company, spanning both administrative and operational domains. Thus, the airline continues to demonstrate its commitment […]
Avianca Airlines unveils new brand concept
After nearly two years of transformation since its successful exit from Chapter 11 and under the slogan, “the sky belongs to everyone,” avianca airlines unveiled its new brand. After 104 years of operation, being the second oldest airline in the world, avianca bid farewell to the uppercase “A” and welcomed the lowercase “a” as a symbol of a company that, by combining […]
Avianca Airlines bolsters management team
Avianca Airlines has announced changes in its management team. Frederico Pedreira, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2021, will now be the company’s Deputy CEO and will be immediately in charge of vital processes for Avianca, such as operations, human talent, technology, corporate communications, customer promise and institutional relations. In turn, Gabriel Oliva, […]
ATC Aviation Services appointed as GSSA in Germany & Switzerland for AVIANCA Cargo
ATC, a leading global cargo General Sales, and Service Agent (GSSA), has announced that it has been appointed effective 1st March 2023 as the exclusive GSSA for Avianca Cargo in Germany and Switzerland. The partnership will strengthen Avianca Cargo’s presence in the region and enhance its cargo sales and services. ATC’s vast network of experienced […]
Avianca Cargo awards ULD management contract to Jettainer
Jettainer and Avianca Cargo have entered into a five-year agreement governing pallet management and maintenance services for the cargo airline. Under the terms of the contract, the Colombian airline, which has its headquarters in Bogota, will receive different pallet types from Jettainer to cater to the needs of its growing fleet. With more than 200 […]
Avianca Cargo digitises with IBS Software’s iCargo Platform
Avianca has completed the implementation of IBS Software’s iCargo air cargo management platform, transforming the end-to-end management of its air cargo sales and operations. IBS Software’s iCargo system provides a single unified cargo management platform for Avianca Cargo and all its affiliated airlines, including AeroUnion – an all-cargo carrier based in Mexico. The implementation includes iCargo […]
Avianca mobilises 14,200 tonnes of flowers
Avianca Cargo mobilised 14,200 tonnes of flowers for Valentine’s Day, 6% more than the volume of flowers transported for this holiday the previous year. The airline conducted a total of 252 flights, each with a capacity ranging between 40 and 70 tonnes, from Bogota, Medellin, and Quito, primarily to transport flowers of different varieties, including […]
Emirates SkyCargo to add Bogota to network
Emirates SkyCargo will open a new trade lane to South America with weekly freighter services to Bogota, Colombia from 16 January. The Colombian capital will become Emirates SkyCargo’s sixth South American cargo destination, and third served by freighter aircraft. Flight EK9930 will arrive in Bogota at 22.00h local time on Wednesday and depart from the […]
Latin America sends Heathrow’s volumes skywards
Heathrow Airport has seen cargo volumes increase by 2.7 per cent in February to 121,424 tonnes, with exports to Latin America growing most strongly. The region grew by five per cent helped by increased frequencies from Avianca and Aeromexico. Trade with Mexico saw the biggest surge, up 40 per cent. This was followed by 34 […]
Heathrow makes £419 million profit
Heathrow Airport has seen its nine month profit increase to £419 million ($642 million) from £52 million in 2014. The airport says revenue increased by 4.1 per cent to £2 billion with aeronautical revenue rising by three per cent to £1.3 billion. Heathrow chief executive officer, John Holland-Kaye says the results show that the airport […]
