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Voepass Faces Union Lawsuit Over Severance Pay In Brazil

Voepass, a regional airline based in Brazil, is under legal pressure following a lawsuit filed by the SNA union (National Union of Aeronauts), which is seeking severance payments for former aircrew members dismissed after the airline suspended operations. The union successfully obtained a court injunction to freeze several Voepass assets, including an ATR72-200 aircraft and profits from the sale of airport slots.

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Azul Retires Final Boeing 737-400F Aircraft from Its Fleet

Azul, the Brazilian airline, has officially retired the last two Boeing 737-400F aircraft from its fleet, completing its transition away from this freighter type. The two aircraft, identified by serial numbers 28198 and 28053, have now been phased out as part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy.

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GOL Files Chapter 11 Plan to Deleverage and Raise Capital

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (Brazil) has announced its intention to file a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, marking a significant step in its financial restructuring efforts. The plan is aimed at deleveraging its balance sheet, extinguishing up to $1.7 billion of prepetition funded debt and $850 million in other obligations, enabling the airline to strengthen its financial foundation.

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Azul Rejoins ABEAR After Five-Year Absence

Azul, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has rejoined the Brazilian Airline Association (ABEAR) after a five-year hiatus. Azul initially left the association amid disagreements with rival airlines, but this decision to return marks a renewed commitment to collaboration within Brazil’s aviation industry. By rejoining ABEAR, Azul signals a positive shift toward unified efforts in addressing…