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Medellín based low-cost airline Viva Air today in its Rionegro, Colombia headquarters outside of Medellín, finalized a $3.2 billion USD deal for the purchase and maintenance of LEAP-1A turbofan engines with jet engine provider CFM International. The engines are destined for the...

During the first year, the carrier expects to transport some 31,000 passengers between Miami and Santa Marta, which it has named its third hub in Colombia.

Among the projects underway is the development of methods to pay for flights through mobile platforms such as WhatsApp.

Antelo will take over as head of the Panama-based discount airline group officially on May 15.

Ryan takes over the president role from VivaColombia founder William Shaw as the carrier continues its major expansion plans.

“There are people out there right now researching whether you can fly standing up,” said company CEO William Shaw.

The violation, if confirmed through a full investigation, would impost a fine of more than $11,000 USD on Viva Colombia.

The potential penalty for each airline could exceed $570,000 USD.

Budget Colombian airline VivaColombia tested the theory of whether all publicity is good publicity.

Ryanair investment arm Irelandia Aviation has increased its ownership of VivaColombia from 25% to 75% to take the majority stake in Colombia’s only discount airline. In announcing the move, it highlighted Colombia’s potential for growth and said it plans to continue...