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Colombian airline continues with fleet renewal program

PANAMA CITY and BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug 26, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Aero Republica, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA), today announced the delivery of its 8th EMBRAER-190 Aircraft directly from the manufacturer. The airline currently operates a fleet of 13 aircraft, consisting of five MD-80 aircraft and eight EMBRAER-190 aircraft.

The new aircraft is part of the Aero Republica's fleet modernization and renewal program, which began in 2006 and aims to replace MD-80 aircraft with modern and efficient EMBRAER-190s. The EMBRAER-190, with a 106-seat single class configuration, has two seats on each side of the aisle and no middle seat. This modern aircraft incorporates advanced technological features such as winglets, efficient and powerful GE CF34 motors and the latest Honeywell Corporation aeronautics equipment.

"Fleet renewal has been one of Aero Republica's top priorities and the benefits of this transition are more than evident. Today our fleet is the most modern in Colombia, clearly defining our commitment to provide our passengers safe, comfortable, and dependable service. Additionally, we have become leaders in on-time performance in Colombia's domestic and international markets," added Roberto Junguito, CEO of Aero Republica.

The EMBRAER-190s will be utilized to serve Aero Republica's domestic and international routes more efficiently. They also will play an important role in Aero Republica's alliance with Copa Airlines in Panama, through the joint expansion of route networks that will provide passengers more destinations and frequencies.

About Copa Holdings

Copa Holdings, through its Copa Airlines and Aero Republica operating subsidiaries, is a leading Latin American provider of international airline passenger and cargo service. Copa Airlines currently offers approximately 136 daily scheduled flights to 42 destinations in 22 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, Copa Airlines provides passengers with access to flights to more than 120 other international destinations through code share agreements with Continental Airlines and other airlines. Aero Republica, the second-largest domestic carrier in Colombia, provides service to 12 cities in Colombia as well as international connectivity with Copa Airlines' Hub of the Americas through flights from Bogota, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cartagena and Medellin. Additionally, in May 2008, Aero Republica increased international service by launching direct daily flights to Caracas, Venezuela, from the cities of Bogota and Medellin.

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By sloopskipper on Sep 2, 2008, 10:02 in Friendly Talkzone.

getting better says on Sep 2, 2008, 17:49:

I have to say this airline is pretty poor. They give no apology when they delay flights, no explanation, nothing.
BASICALLY THEY ARE COMPLETE IDIOTS AND I STRONGLY ADVISE EVERYONE TO NOT USE THEM (AEROREPUBLICA) WHEN THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE
Copa seems much better even though part of ther same outfit

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rocinante says on Sep 2, 2008, 20:25:

Continental is part of this COPA outfit as well.

For the first time I took them from NYC to MDE through ORL and PTY - this in July. All Copa planes of I remember correctly. I didn't have a problem - especially with the price which beat Avianca by a few hundred bucks!

The only time I've flown between the US and Col NOT an Avianca. I'd fly with Copa again. I don't really care about delays or if I arrive on time. All I care about is that my luggage arrives on time.

I tell ya, airfare is brutal these days.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

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sanandressi says on Sep 12, 2008, 12:47:

Again, why no BOEING? The US gives COLOMBIA $5BN in our tax dollars and Avianca/Aerorepublica buy Airbus and Embraer.

Such ingratitude. Thanks Colombia! Why should the US Congress pass free tarde if they will not buy our Boeing aircraft?

"FDR in 1929 as president went on televison..." Joe Biden DEMOCRAT VP candidate who just keeps on giving! FDR elected 1932 and television appeared in the 1950''s LOL

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sanandressi says on Sep 12, 2008, 12:49:

correction Avianca is buying 10 Boeing 787 aircraft but like 60 Airbus.....thanks! Uribe needs to get help $$$$ from the French! et al in Europe. I hhave not heard any US congress people complain about this! Airbus is a good product but who supports Colombia?

"FDR in 1929 as president went on televison..." Joe Biden DEMOCRAT VP candidate who just keeps on giving! FDR elected 1932 and television appeared in the 1950''s LOL

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