“Let’s Make Congonhas Airport International,” Says São Paulo Governor
The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, said on Monday, December 16th, during the inauguration of the executive airport São Paulo Catarina Airport (SPCA), that the government intends to internationalize Congonhas Airport, located in the southern zone of the capital. Doria said he had discussed the issue last Friday, 13th, with the Ministers of Economy […]
Aviation in Brazil hampered by litigation, taxes, regulation
A litigious culture, high taxes and regulatory issues are the main obstructions to aviation growth in Brazil, South America’s most populous country, and one that is generally considered still severely underserved in terms of air transportation. A panel of two aviation executives, a regulatory official and a government representative speaking at the ALTA Airline Leaders […]
Brazil upbeat about the potential of domestic low-cost carriers
Brazilian authorities are optimistic about low-cost carriers’ prospects in South America’s most populous country as regulatory changes and lower taxes have an impact on air travel in what is currently one of the most underserved nations in terms of aviation connectivity. By the end of 2019, Brazil expects to count 120 million air passengers, with […]
Brazil still ‘not competitive’ for airlines: ALTA chief
It is no coincidence that «competitiveness» has been chosen as the theme of this year’s ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Brazil’s capital city. Despite having the «biggest potential» in the region and accounting for around 40% of Latin American GDP, Brazil «is not a competitive country for the industry», ALTA’s executive director Luis Felipe de […]
Statement: IATA Welcomes Decision to Allow Ancillary Revenues in Brazil
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the National Congress of Brazil to uphold the presidential veto on baggage allowance. This establishes the regulatory framework under which airlines in Brazil can continue to offer a wider choice to passengers, as these can individually choose which additional services they would like to pay […]
Brazil and Australia negotiate direct flights from 2020
Countries that have never had a direct flight, Australia and Brazil will be able to debut a route in the first quarter of 2020 between the cities of Melbourne and Sao Paulo. The information was revealed by Brazilian officials and the Australian ambassador to Brazil, Timothy Kane, after the end of the visa requirement for […]
Infraero Pioneers the Use of Digital Twins to Increase the Safety and Efficiency of Brazil’s Airports
Infraero, Empresa Brasileira de Infraestrutura Aeroportuária is one of the three largest airport operators in the world, managing 54 airports across Brazil. It facilitates more than 100 million passengers each year, accounting for nearly 60 percent of Brazil’s air traffic. Infraero is creating a parametric 3D model and database of Londrina Airport’s underground, land, and […]
LATAM Airlines Brazil to participate in a restructuring proposal for Oceanair Linhas Aéreas S.A. and AVB Holding S.A.
LATAM Airlines Brazil, an affiliate of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE: LTM / IPSA:LTM), announces that it has been approached by Elliott Associates L.P., Elliott International L.P., and Manchester Securities Corporation (jointly «Elliott»), the largest debt holders of Oceanair Linhas Aéreas S.A. («Oceanair») and AVB Holding S.A. (jointly «Avianca Brasil»), to participate in a restructuring […]
Norwegian’s first flight to Brazil takes off from London Gatwick
Norwegian has today commenced its first route to Brazil with a brand-new non-stop service from London Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro. The new flights offer consumers in the UK an affordable way to travel to Brazil with fares from £169.90 one-way in Economy and £449 one-way in Premium, available to book at www.norwegian.com/uk/destinations/rio-de-janeiro. Passengers will […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo set to debut in South America
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will launch daily Boeing 787 passenger flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020, its first foray into South America. The new route will give customers direct access into the continent’s largest import and export market. The airline expects to carry regular shipments of car parts, pharmaceuticals, food and agricultural […]
