South America
Cirrus SR22 Pilot Survives In-Flight Engine Fire After Deploying CAPS Parachute in Brazil
A pilot survived an in-flight engine fire aboard a Cirrus SR22 near Serra Azul, Brazil, on Tuesday by deploying the aircraft's Cirrus Airframe Parachute System before the plane was destroyed by fire.
Buenos Aires Aeroparque closed for second day, 900 flights affected
Buenos Aires Aeroparque stayed shut for a second day on August 26 for runway maintenance, affecting about 900 flights before a planned 16:00 reopening on Thursday, August 27.
Flexjet Promotes FXLUXE Machu Picchu Travel Experience for Aircraft Owners
Flexjet promoted a curated Machu Picchu travel experience for its aircraft owners through its FXLUXE Travel Guides program, posted August 24, 2026, on its official Instagram account.
Venezuela's Maiquetía Airport to Resume Flights from September 1 Using Temporary Terminals After June Earthquakes
Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía will resume national and international flights on September 1, 2026, using provisional terminals built after a June double earthquake killed at least 6,509 people.
Latin America Business Jet Market to Grow from USD 2,280 Million in 2024 to USD 3,370 Million by 2029 at 5.0% CAGR
The Latin America business jet market is projected to grow from USD 2,280 million in 2024 to USD 3,370 million by 2029, a 5.0% CAGR, with Brazil and Mexico leading.
Embraer Plans to Add E145 Aircraft for Internal Employee Shuttle Operations
Embraer plans to add an Embraer E145 regional jet to support internal employee shuttle operations, according to information published on 25 August 2026.
Rest-of-Latin-America Business Jet Market to Reach $2.37 Billion by 2029, Growing at 5.2% CAGR
MarketsandMarkets projected the Rest of Latin America business jet market to grow from $1,580 million in 2024 to $2,370 million by 2029, a 5.2% CAGR.
Embraer Posts Record Q2 2026 Revenue of US$2.2 Billion, Up 23%, and Raises Full-Year Guidance
Embraer posted record second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$2.2 billion, up 23% year-over-year, and raised its full-year adjusted EBIT margin and free cash flow guidance.
Mexico's AFAC Publishes New Slot Allocation Guidelines for Saturated Airports
Mexico's AFAC published new guidelines in the Official Gazette governing slot allocation and turnaround priorities at Level 3 saturated airports, implementing June's airport reform.
ANAC Budget Paradox: Record Revenue Fails to Reach Argentina's Airport Fire and Rescue Service
Argentina's ANAC released only ARS 46,372,601,620 of its ARS 70,941,280,000 2026 budget despite collecting ARS 145,145,118,623 in navigation fees, straining airport fire and rescue services.
Pilatus PC-12 Makes Emergency Landing in Mexico, Runs Off Runway; No Injuries Among 5 Occupants
A Pilatus PC-12/45 registered XB-ILU diverted to Váculo Airfield in Coahuila on 23 August 2026 after a technical malfunction and ran off the runway, with all five occupants uninjured.