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Colombia’s Avianca braces for pilot strike, suspends ticket sales

By Peter Hill - September 19, 2017

Colombia’s Avianca is preparing for major disruptions to service on domestic and international routes, as more than half its pilots go on strike.

Avianca suspends all flights to Venezuela immediately citing security concerns

By Richard Emblin - July 27, 2017

Avianca has suspended all flights to Venezuela citing security and operational limitations. The measure scheduled for August 16 goes into effect immediately.

Angelika Helberger: A pioneer of aviation in Colombia

By Richard Emblin - October 30, 2012

Angelika Helberger left post-war Germany for Colombia where she became the first female commercial pilot in the Americas.