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New Quito International Airport opens

Ecuador’s new $700 million Quito International Airport opened Feb. 20, replacing the city’s 52-year-old Quito Mariscal Sucre airport, which closed a day earlier.

The new airport is located 24 kilometers east of Quito. Construction began in 2006 as a follow-up of the management privatization of old the Quito airport in 2002.

Management company Quiport expects the upgraded infrastructure—including a better geographical location and a longer runway—will allow airlines to introduce nonstop operations to destinations such as Madrid.

Paraguay struggles to fill in vacant skies 
Paraguay media are reporting the government will soon announce the creation of a new state-owned carrier, according to president Federico Franco.
Ecuador’s new Quito airport opens 
Ecuador’s new $700 million Quito International Airport opened Feb. 20, replacing the city’s 52-year-old Quito Mariscal Sucre airport.
Aeroméxico posts record revenues but profits slump 
Grupo Aeroméxico has reported 2012 net income of MXP1.3 billion ($103.9 million), down 25.3% from the previous year despite a 10.5% increase in revenues to a record MXP39.5 billion.
Brazil to upgrade regional aviation infrastructure 

Brazil said it will invest BRL$7.3 billion ($3.58 billion) to improve the country’s regional aviation infrastructure and quality of airport services.

The investment marks the first phase of a modernization plan that aims to improve the quality of service, add new airports to the air transportation network and increase the number of airline routes operated in Brazil. It will initially include 270 regional airports and ultimately involve all 689 civil aviation airports and airfields in Brazil

Embraer to deliver up to 95 commercial jets this year 
Embraer estimates it will deliver between 90 and 95 commercial jets in 2013, a slight decrease from 106 aircraft delivered in 2012.
Airlines join protest against Curacao Airport fee increases 
Airline groups are joining forces to protest Curacao Airport’s 150% fee increase in taxes and landing fees.
Mexicana gets new liquidation deadline extension 
Mexicana Airlines, which suspended operations under severe financial distress in August 2010, is again up for sale.
Tampa Cargo to launch first Latin America A330-200F service 
Tampa Cargo, AviancaTaca’s Colombia-based cargo airline, has launched the first Airbus A330 freighter service in Latin America.
São Paulo government opens bid for rail link 

The São Paulo government has launched a bid for the construction of a much-anticipated rail link between downtown São Paulo and São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport. The rail link is estimated to open by the end of 2014. São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport reported 30 million boarding passengers in 2011.

ALTA blasts Curacao Airport fee increases 

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has criticized a 150% increase in taxes and landing fees at Curacao Airport. Curacao Airport Partners—the international consortium that manages Curacao International Airport—announced the hike Nov. 30 and made it effective Dec. 1.

According to ALTA, the increase includes all passenger facility charges (PFCs) and landing fees.

ALTA denounces 150% Curacao Airport tax hike 
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has criticized a 150% increase in taxes and landing fees at Curacao Airport.
AviancaTaca orders 15 ATR 72-600s 
The AviancaTaca group of airlines has placed a firm order for 15 ATR 72-600s, plus 15 options, in an order valued at $700 million.
São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport launches bid for rail link 
The São Paulo government has launched a bid for the construction of a much-anticipated rail link between downtown São Paulo and São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport.
Embraer breaks ground for research center in Florida 
Embraer broke ground on its $26 million Engineering and Technology Center at Melbourne International Airport in Florida late last month.
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