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Daniel Martínez Garbuno

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Lead Journalist - South America - Daniel comes to Simple Flying with many years of aviation journalism experience, having worked with Mexican publication A21, Roads & Kingdoms, El Economista and more. His degree in journalism allows him to form beautifully crafted and insightful pieces. His specialist knowledge of Latin American airlines and close relationship with the likes of Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris brings depth to our coverage in the region. Based in Mexico City, Mexico.
Media tour at Miami International Airport
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Out Of Chapter 11: Avianca Prepares For A Strong Start To The New Year

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • January 1, 2022
Avianca has exited the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and will start 2022 with a bang. The airline has…
Volaris
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Recent Arrivals: The Volaris Fleet In 2022

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 31, 2021
Volaris is closing in 2021 with a fleet of 101 aircraft. Most of them (97) fly with the…
Aeromexico AICM
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What Can We Expect From Aeromexico In 2022?

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 31, 2021
The Mexican carrier Aeromexico is finishing 2021 with a number of passengers close to the pre-pandemic traffic levels.…
Despegue desde Aeroparque
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Argentina To Introduce Fare Bands For Domestic Flights

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 31, 2021
A week ago, the Argentinian government announced the reestablishment of a system of fare bands for domestic flights.…
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Iberia Plans To Launch Humanitarian Flights To Morocco Next Week

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 30, 2021
Iberia is planning to operate four humanitarian flights to Morocco starting next week. The local government has recently…
LATAM A320neo
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LATAM Will Serve A Record Number Of Brazilian Airports In 2022

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 29, 2021
In 2022, LATAM Brazil will serve a record number of Brazilian airports, the airline has just announced. The…
Japan, Tokyo, Narita Airport With Boeing 747 Airplanes
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Why An Undamaged United Boeing 747 Was Written Off 24 Years Ago

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 28, 2021
On December 28, 1997, United Airlines operated Flight 826 between Tokyo and Honolulu onboard a Boeing 747-100 aircraft,…
Azul A321neo by Azul
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Complete Set: 1 Of Each Azul Aircraft Type Now Has A Brazil Livery

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 28, 2021
The Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aereas now has one aircraft of every subfleet it operates painted with the…
Passenger Getty
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Fauci Says That Now Isn’t The Right Time To Remove Masks On Planes

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 27, 2021
The United States government is not considering removing masks on airplanes at the moment, according to Dr. Anthony…
Emirates
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Emirates Boosts Mexico City Flights Despite Global Omicron Spread

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 27, 2021
Emirates is set to increase the number of flights between Dubai and Mexico City via Barcelona. The UAE-based…
Azul ATR by ATR
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Three’s A Charm: Azul Takes New ATR Turboprops In A Row

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 25, 2021
This week, the European planemaker ATR delivered three ATR 72-600 aircraft to Azul Linhas Aereas simultaneously. One of…
United Airlines Boeing 767-322(ER) N656UA (3)
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United Airlines Boeing 767 Disconnects From Tug In Santiago

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 25, 2021
On December 24, a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER was disconnected from its tug while being moved in Santiago…
Aeroméxico y Avianca
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2021 In Review: The Latin American Airline Recovery

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 24, 2021
The year is close to ending, and the Latin American airline industry has had one of the best…
Boeing B767-316ER PT-MOF LATAM Brasil MMMX Aug 31 2021 AF 01
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LATAM Looks To Regain Its Spot As Brazil’s Primary Carrier

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 24, 2021
LATAM Brazil is gaining momentum in the South American country. It is recovering market share by surpassing Azul…
American Airlines Airbus A319-115 N8030F
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American Airlines Increases Capacity To Key Mexican Destinations

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 23, 2021
Next year, American Airlines is set to increase its capacity to key Mexican destinations. By April 2022, American…
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Iberia Reinforces Argentina Schedule With 12 Weekly Flights From March

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 23, 2021
The Spanish carrier Iberia is strengthening its presence in the Latin American market. Iberia has just announced that…
Equair 1
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COVID Fears Prompt EQUAIR To Delay Its Inaugural Flight

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 22, 2021
The Ecuadorian startup EQUAIR has delayed its inaugural flight from December 22 to January 10 due to COVID-19…
LATAM B767-300BCF
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LATAM Receives Boeing’s 50th B767-300BCF Redelivery

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 21, 2021
Earlier this week, Boeing celebrated another significant Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) milestone by re-delivering its 50th B767-300BCF. LATAM…
Volaris A320neo
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2021 In Latin America: A Strong Year For Airbus

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 20, 2021
In 2021, several Latin American carriers have ordered new airplanes with Boeing and Airbus. They have also adjusted…
ITA Transportes Aereos
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The Year Of The Latin American Startups – What Went Wrong?

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 18, 2021
A year ago, Latin America had at least 14 airline startups lining up to start operating in 2021.…
Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos
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Brazil’s Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos Suspends Operations

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 18, 2021
The Brazilian startup Itapemirim Transportes Aereos (ITA) has stopped all operations until further notice. On Friday, December 17,…
Equair 1
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Startup EQUAIR Shows Off Its First Boeing 737-700

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 17, 2021
The Ecuadorian startup EQUAIR has officially shown off its first Boeing 737-700. The airline is close to starting…
Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) A6-EQN
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Emirates And Etihad Set To Fly To Colombia

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 17, 2021
The UAE-based carriers Emirates and Etihad could land in Colombia in the near future, according to a statement…
Palmerola International Airport
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New Airport Replaces Renowned Tegucigalpa Facility

  • byDaniel Martínez Garbuno
  • December 17, 2021
There is a new international airport in Honduras, ready to serve the capital Tegucigalpa. The former Toncontin International…
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