About Daniel Martínez Garbuno
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.
Latest Articles
The Difference In Weight Between The Boeing 737 Family's Many Variants
The long-running family has some weight differences between the models.
What Can We Expect Of Latin American Aviation In 2024?
More growth of the LCCs and ULCCs, new aircraft orders, uncertainty, and crossroads - there's plenty to keep an eye on in the region.
The Top Latin American Aviation News Of 2023
The region witnessed pretty much everything: new airlines, new airports, bankruptcies, aircraft orders, and more.
Aerolineas Argentinas Carried More Passengers In 2023 Than Ever Before
The airline expects to carry over 16 million passengers next year.
Wow: Aeromexico Will Turn 90 Next Year
The airline expects to launch 15 new routes to the United States, alongside Delta Air Lines, next year.
The Busiest Domestic Routes In Latin America In 2023
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Peru are on this list.
Why Aircraft Need Vertical Stabilizers, But Birds Don't
Are big tail fins really necessary if birds can fly without?
Alaska Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its 1st Boeing 737 MAX 8
This is the first of ten Boeing 737 MAX 8s Alaska Airlines is looking to receive.
LATAM Temporarily Suspends Lima-London Heathrow Route 3 Months After Launch
The route was launched in early December 2023.
Which Movies Were The Most Streamed On Board Flights In 2023?
We have everything on this list: action, drama, comedy, noir...
Boeing Urges New 737 MAX Inspections For Possible Loose Bolts; FAA Is Monitoring
Boeing urged that airlines inspects their MAXs within two weeks.
Why Did Berlin Historically Have So Many Airports?
"Berlin" and "airports" are two words closely associated throughout the last century.
Surinam Airways Launches Direct Flights Between Curaçao & Miami
The route is operated with the airline's Boeing 737-800 fleet.
avianca To Restart Iconic Bogota-Caracas Route In 2024
The company ceased operations on the route nearly seven years ago.
Mexicana Subsidiary Link Conexión Aérea Launches Regional Embraer E145 Flights
The flights are operated with aircraft wet leased from TAR Aerolíneas.
Are There Any DC-6 Aircraft Still Flying Today?
The aircraft has shown its longevity over the decades.
Aerolineas Argentinas Leadership Change: Who Is The New President?
Pablo Ceriani, the former President took the company in 2019. He is leaving after turning Aerolíneas profitable for the first time in 15 years.
Off We Go: Mexicana De Aviacion Soars Back To The Skies
13 years after ceasing operations, Mexicana de Aviación is back in the skies. However, its first flight was diverted.
Japan Air Lines Flight 472: The Douglas DC-8 That Landed At The Wrong Airport
How a JAL Douglas DC-8 mistakenly landed at the wrong airport while flying between London and Tokyo.
Volaris Airbus A321 Suffers Tail Strike While Landing In Guadalajara International
This is Volaris' third tail strike in Guadalajara.