Azul Brazilian Airlines, Brazil’s largest airline by cities served, today adds a new daily flight from Orlando International to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the first-ever nonstop flight on the route.

Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., and member of the Star Alliance global airline network, has been named “Mexico and Central America’s Leading Airline” for the third consecutive year by the World Travel Awards.

Cayman Airways has officially christened its newest plane, a Saab 340B+ aircraft. The plane made its debut at Cayman Brac’s Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.

TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 Widebody and single aisle aircraft including 14 A330-900neo, and 39 A320neo Family aircraft (15 A320neos and 24 A321neos).

In recent months, several European airlines have expanded their flight routes to both Mexico and Central and South America. Cultural tourism as well as business travel in the region is growing steadily.

JetBlue has officially begun selling its new flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport.