Argentina

By Steve Trimble
Argentina signed a $300 million agreement on April 16 for the two dozen F-16A/B Block 15 fighters from Denmark.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Lori Ranson
Argentinean President Javier Milei remains undeterred in his efforts to privatize the country’s flag-carrier Aerolineas Argentinas.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
IATA believes new policies adopted by Argentina’s government could create a more inviting environment for new entrants in the aviation sector.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Argentina’s government has taken steps to knock down barriers in the country’s aviation sector as part of the president's efforts to liberalize the industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The governments of Argentina and Peru have agreed to remove restrictions on flights between the countries.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The potential Foreign Military Sale to the “major non-NATO ally” has entered the Congressional notification process, the State Department added.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri met NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana on April 18 in Brussels to open talks on partnership status.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Argentina’s government has signed an agreement to purchase 24 F-16 fighters from Denmark in a major step to recapitalize the Latin American country’s air force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
JetSmart is ready to expand its operations in Argentina if the country’s new government follows through on rhetoric to further liberalize the aviation sector.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Trimble
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen signed a letter of intent to finalize the deal later this year in Denmark.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. government says it welcomes a decision this week by a new Argentinian government to acquire an undisclosed number of used F-16s from Denmark.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Latin American airlines face headwinds from financial challenges and politics.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
No decision is expected from Buenos Aires until after national elections on Oct. 22, but the proposal comes at a difficult time for the Argentine economy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Argentine LCC Flybondi has taken delivery of its 13th Boeing 737-800 as it captured an 18% share of the country’s domestic passengers in July of 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Carreau
Argentina has become the 28th signatory to the U.S.-led Artemis Accords
Space

By Steve Trimble
The agreement appears to be a first step in negotiations to acquire a replacement for the Argentine army’s aging fleet of mainly Bell UH-1s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The airline hopes to begin New York-Buenos Aires flights before the end of the year.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The ULCC has been cleared to launch flights between Argentina and Brazil.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The changes will come into effect during the summer 2023 season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Colombia-Argentina market looks set for the entrance of a third carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Recovery from the pandemic will “stagnate” unless there is more cooperation with governments.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
The carrier plans to boost frequencies to Argentina in the 2022 first quarter.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airline is doing relatively well in domestic markets, but international flying is lagging.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Argentina’s flag carrier is adding a new route from Mendoza after the city’s airport was cleared to resume international flights.
Airports & Networks