Transatlantic KLM flight diverts to Tenerife after passenger suffers suspected heart attack
KLM flight KL706 from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (Boeing 787-10 registered PH-BKC) made an emergency diversion to Tenerife South Airport on Sunday...
Rio-Paris flight AF447 crash: Airbus and Air France convicted on appeal for manslaughter
On Thursday, the Paris Court of Appeal overturned the earlier acquittals of Airbus and Air France. It convicted both companies of manslaughter over the...
GOL to launch first-ever direct flights to Europe from Rio de Janeiro
GOL Linhas Aéreas has announced its first direct flights to Europe, launching new services from RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport in Rio de...
Iberia to boost Brazil capacity by 25% in early 2026 with two new destinations
Iberia will increase its capacity in Brazil by 25% in the first half of 2026, adding 72,000 seats compared with the same period in...
Appeal trial opens against Air France and Airbus over 2009 Rio–Paris crash
An appeals trial has begun in Paris against Air France and Airbus over the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 from Rio to Paris, which...
KLM Boeing 777 makes emergency return to Amsterdam Schiphol due to technical issue
A KLM Boeing 777-200 registered PH-BQB en route to Rio de Janeiro was forced to return to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Saturday afternoon after...
Emirates boosts services to Brazil and Argentina to five weekly flights from December 2024
Emirates has announced a fifth frequency on its Dubai - Rio de Janeiro route, starting 7 December 2024. The additional weekly flight on Saturdays...
American Airlines traveller restrained by passengers and crew during meltdown at Rio de Janeiro
Before boarding American Airlines flight AA948 from Rio de Janeiro Galeao to Miami Friday night (29 December), an unidentified man had a meltdown, shouting...
GOL Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737 MAX 8 avoids balloon on approach to Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport
On 17 December, a GOL Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737 MAX 8, on approach to land at Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG), Brazil, avoided...
Rio-Paris AF447 crash: the French public prosecutor’s office appeals the release of Airbus and Air France
The French general prosecutor's office has announced it will appeal the acquittal of Airbus and Air France for involuntary manslaughter charges in relation to...
Delta Air Lines to launch JFK to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires service
Delta Air Lines will operate seasonal winter service between New York-JFK and Rio de Janeiro starting Dec. 16, the third new route announced...
ITA Airways expands its intercontinental network: Rome Fiumicino – Rio de Janeiro direct flights go on sale today
ITA Airways' intercontinental expansion continues, with new flights from Rome Fiumicino to Rio de Janeiro now on sale.The long-haul expansion is one of the...
Thirteen years later, Airbus and Air France on trial for the crash of Rio – Paris flight AF447 in the Atlantic
Thirteen years ago, an Air France Airbus A330 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. This disaster killed 228 people. It took ten years of investigation,...
Exactly ten years ago, Air France flight AF447 crashed into the Atlantic
Exactly 10 years ago - on 1 June 2009 - an Air France Airbus A330-200 (F-GZCP) was lost about 3.5 hours after departure from...
Norwegian’s first flight to Brazil takes off from London Gatwick
Airline grows presence in South America with a new route to Rio de Janeiro
Affordable fares from £169.90 one-way break current monopoly on...
Norwegian to launch four weekly flights between London Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro (Summer 2019)
Norwegian today (27 November) announced the launch of low-fare four weekly flights between London Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro from 31 March 2019. The...
Iberia continues to expand services to Latin America, and will fly the Airbus A350s to Buenos Aires and Chicago
Iberia continues to bet strongly on Latin America and plans to raise capacity on several routes there in the 2019 summer season. The airline...
Star Alliance opens own lounge at RIOgaleão Airport, the only alliance to offer a dedicated lounge
Star Alliance opened its new exclusive Alliance Lounge at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (RIOgaleão). The brand new facility is...