Caribbean Airlines to Acquire New Aircraft for South America

The Trinidad and Tobago government has given the green light for Caribbean Airlines (BW) to acquire new aircraft, specifically aimed at expanding its routes to South America, as announced by the country’s energy minister, Stuart Young, reported ch-aviation.com.

During the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Latin America & Caribbean, Young highlighted that Caribbean Airlines is open to partnerships with other carriers on viable routes and has identified specific South American routes suitable for expansion. However, he did not specify the types of aircraft being considered for the acquisition.

Currently, Caribbean Airlines operates a fleet of 19 in-house aircraft, including ten ATR72-600s and nine Boeing 737-8s, alongside two wet-leased 767-300Fs from Northern Air Cargo (NC, Anchorage Ted Stevens). The airline’s expansion plans also involve acquiring regional jets to bridge the gap between its turboprops and Boeing narrowbodies. Options under consideration include the Embraer E175, Embraer E2, and Airbus A220, according to remarks made by the airline’s chief commercial officer, Martin Aeberli, to ch-aviation last year.

The carrier’s fleet and route expansion strategy will help bolster its presence in the South American market, enhancing connectivity and operational reach.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com