Agreement includes 20 firm orders, with deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2027 to GOL and Avianca

Colombian airline also transports rescue teams and medical personnel as earthquake recovery efforts continue

Agreement signed during IATA meeting in Rio de Janeiro covers codeshare expansion, cargo and loyalty programs

Colombian carrier will reintroduce the Airbus type while GOL prepares long-haul expansion with the remaining aircraft

Route restarted on Thursday restoring nonstop link between the two South American capitals

Route returns in February amid gradual reopening of Venezuela’s international air links

Mexican low-cost carriers would rise to third place by aircraft count, though capacity and revenue metrics tell a different story

Parent of Avianca and GOL considers regional jets to bridge Central and South American markets

Caracas withdraws permits for Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines, and Gol after suspension of flights over security concerns

Leadership change occurs in the context of the succession plan that anticipates Frederico Pedreira's exit in February