JetBlue revenue up, targets profitability by 2028
Read → JetBlue reports US$2.7B in revenue for Q2 2026 and reaffirms its profitability goal for 2028. Implications for Dominican Republic tourism.
Porter secures financing for up to 19 Embraer E195-E2 with Brazil's support
Read → Porter Airlines obtained financing from Brazilian development bank BNDES to add up to 19 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. A bet on efficient fleet that could open more Caribbean routes.
Record tourism FDI in DR, Copa Airlines expands hub, Playa El Faro and Central American Games
Read → Foreign direct investment in tourism and energy hits record in first half 2026. Copa Airlines reorganizes Hub of the Americas. Playa El Faro improvements inaugurated.
American Airlines posts record revenue in Q2 2026
Read → American Airlines reported record revenue of $16.7 billion in Q2 2026, up 16.3% year-over-year. A positive signal for Dominican Republic's air connectivity.
Dominican Republic makes a strong play in aviation and aircraft assembly
Read → The country's participation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 and the assembly of the experimental Van's RV-8 position it as a rising star in general aviation. A move that directly ties into air tourism and Caribbean investment.
American Airlines rolls out digital tools to make booking easier
Read → American Airlines launches new digital features, including Venmo payment, to streamline bookings and airport transit. A move that simplifies travel and boosts competitiveness on routes to the Dominican Republic.
Club Calero sues JetBlue over canceled sports trip flight
Read → A sports delegation of 38 people, including 31 young athletes, was stranded in Santo Domingo after JetBlue canceled their flight. The club is taking legal action.
Aerolíneas Argentinas renews fleet: what does DR gain?
Read → Aerolíneas Argentinas closes leasing for 14 of 20 new aircraft. How does this impact connectivity and arrivals to the Dominican Republic? My take here.
JetBlue leaves sports delegation stranded at AILA, report says
Read → 38 members of Club Calero from Villa Duarte were left stranded at Las Americas Airport. What happened with JetBlue?
Boeing 777 tail strikes runway during takeoff in Cincinnati
Read → A cargo Boeing 777-300ER scraped its tail on the runway during takeoff in Cincinnati. We analyze the incident and its impact on the industry.