Gol Linhas Aéreas has appointed Antonio Kandir as interim chairman following the death of founder Constantino de Oliveira Junior, who passed away on January 24, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Breaking Defense reports that Kandir, previously vice chairman of Gol's board, will lead the board's work while the company evaluates longer-term governance arrangements.
Avianca has announced its leadership succession plan following CEO Frederico Pedreira's confirmation of his resignation on February 28, 2026. In this new role, Gabriel Oliva will run alongside his current position as CCO.
Abra Group, parent company of Avianca and GOL, plans to upgrade its fleet with SES' multi-orbit inflight connectivity service. The system, featuring a new ESA antenna, provides reliable broadband connectivity and is already operational on 10 aircraft.
Abra Group is acquiring a majority stake in Chilean carrier SKY Airline after submitting documentation to competition authorities. The current majority shareholders will become minority shareholders, while SKY will maintain its brand, culture, and talent.