BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus for long-term lease to existing customer Avianca, adding to its portfolio of next-generation narrow-body jets as the Colombian airline expands its fleet and network. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and will all be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The […]
Avianca in 2027 plans to start retrofitting the business class cabins of its Boeing 787s with new doored mini-suites from Collins Aerospace and 4K OLED-based Astrova inflight entertainment with Bluetooth connectivity from Panasonic Avionics, as part of a wider premium push by the Bogotá-based airline. In the process of rolling out SES’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity...
Aviation News – Global aircraft operating lessor BOC Aviation Limited has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft from manufacturer Airbus S.A.S. for long-term lease...
The new Insignia suites will be rolled out in 2027.
AirlineGeeks•Matt Leighton10 Sept
BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft for long-term lease to Avianca, with deliveries scheduled for 2029. All 12 aircraft will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The transaction expands the lessor’s existing relationship with the Colombian carrier and provides pre-delivery payment financing as Airbus increases production. Avianca parent company Abra […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 SeptAvianca announced: For Avianca, an Abra Group airline, delivering a high-quality experience to its customers is a strategic priority that is reflected in its continued investment in its product, service and people. In line with this commitment, the company unveiled a new evolution of INSIGNIA by Avianca, its Business Class experience on flights to and […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum10 SeptFollowing the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the Colombian region on Aug. 10, 2026, Abra Group launched a humanitarian air bridge over the weekend to transport more than 40 tons of essential aid to affected communities. The joint operation by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo transported critical supplies donated by organisations and government agencies across Colombia. Humanitarian […]
Travel Radar•Maria Facio10 SeptColombian flag carrier Avianca has signed a sale and leaseback agreement for 12 Airbus A320neos with Singapore-based lessor…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux10 SeptBOC Aviation has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus for long-term lease to existing customer Avianca, adding to its portfolio of next-generation narrow-body jets as the Colombian airline expands its fleet and network. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and will all be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm10 Sept
Avianca is overhauling its 787 business class with new door-equipped suites, upgraded tech, and a revamped soft product launching in 2027.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 SeptAvianca has secured up to US$300 million in financing to support MRO services for its CFM56 engines at GE Aerospace’s Celma facility in Brazil. The agreement, announced by Avianca, GE Aerospace and the Brazilian Agency for Management of Guarantee Funds and Guarantees (ABGF), was arranged through Citibank and backed by export credit insurance provided by […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm9 SeptAvianca has resumed daily flights between Bogotá and Caracas and introduced a new daily service linking Bogotá with Maracaibo, strengthening air connectivity between Colombia and Venezuela. The Bogotá–Caracas route resumed on 1 September following an assessment of operational and security conditions with the relevant authorities. The new Maracaibo service began on 28 August, complementing Avianca’s […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 SeptAvianca Cargo Chief Executive Diogo Elias will join Cargo Facts Symposium 2026 for the panel discussion “Rebalancing capacity in the global freighter market” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:15 a.m. (GMT -5). The 32nd annual Cargo Facts Symposium will take place Oct. 21-23 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tenn., where industry leaders and decision […]
As Venezuela continues its recovery and reconnection efforts, Avianca, part of Abra Group, announced plans to strengthen connectivity with Colombia through the resumption of key services and the launch of new flights. Resumption of Service Between Caracas and Bogotá: Following a comprehensive assessment of operational and safety conditions conducted in coordination with authorities, Avianca will resume flights between the Venezuelan and Colombian capitals which began Sept. 1.
Brazilian carrier will manage relationships with travel agencies and commercial partners, while Avianca already performs a similar role for GOL in other markets
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier27 Aug
Latin American airline group carried 17.6 million passengers as GOL and Avianca expanded capacity, while adjusted EBITDAR fell 62%
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 Aug
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles. Historically the program has almost constantly offered these kinds of promotions, though we’ve seen fewer of these offers in recent times.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 AugBuying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles. Historically the program has almost constantly offered these kinds of promotions, though we’ve seen fewer of these offers in recent times.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 AugIn response to the emergency facing Colombia, Abra Group launched a humanitarian air bridge this past Saturday and Sunday to transport essential aid to the Colombian Coffee Region. The operation, carried out jointly by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo, made it possible to complete two cargo flights on a Boeing 737 from São Paulo, via Bogotá, […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum17 Aug
Avianca Cargo transported an additional 60 tons of humanitarian aid from Miami to Cali, Colombia, on August 14,…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim17 AugAvianca Cargo transported 60 tons of humanitarian aid from Miami to Cali on Friday, leveraging its logistics capabilities to support response and recovery efforts in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Colombia. Of the 60 tons transported, 9 tons consisted of aid coordinated by the Government of Colombia, while 51 tons were donated by […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 Aug