Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) confirmed this Friday, August 15, the issuance of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Placar Linhas Aéreas. This authorization allows the company to commence non-scheduled commercial operations, such as charter and air taxi services, using its Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
With this administrative step, Placar officially becomes the first operator of the E190-E2 in Brazil, a state-of-the-art aircraft manufactured by Embraer. The company was founded by Leila Pereira, known for being the president of the Palmeiras football club and the owner of the financial company Crefisa.
Since its arrival in Brazil, the E190-E2, registered as PS-LMP, had been conducting private, non-revenue flights for Palmeiras and other sports clubs. These operations were carried out under the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulations (RBAC) number 91, which governs general and private non-profit aviation.
The new AOC marks a fundamental shift in its operational status. From now on, the airline will operate under RBAC 119, the regulation governing non-scheduled public air transport. This empowers Placar Linhas Aéreas to market its services and generate revenue through the sale of charter flights…
