Azul, Brazil and Gol

Brazil government supports Gol-Azul merger to strengthen airline sector
A planned merger between Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul would strengthen the sector and prevent either company from failing, Brazil's ports and airports minister told Reuters, giving the potential move a key government nod.
Azul CEO says merger with Gol will bolster Brazil's aviation industry: report
Azul and Gol merger to boost Brazilian aviation industry, add routes, and improve efficiencies, with potential impact on competition and fares.
Brazilian airline merger would boost aviation sector, says Azul boss
The boss of Brazilian airline Azul has argued that its planned merger with rival Gol to create the country’s largest carrier will strengthen Brazil’s aviation industry and expand the number of routes on offer.
Gol and Azul propose to combine their businesses in Brazil
Gol and Azul propose to maintain separate brands while coordinating their finances, networks and product offerings.
Gol, Azul plan Brazil airline merger
Brazil airlines Azul and GOL are set for merger talks which could create the dominant player in aviation in the country. They signed a MoU after getting tentative approval from Brazilian President Lula da Silva. The plan is to combine the businesses of Azul and GOL parent Abra. It would give the new business a 60% share of the aviation market.
Brazil’s GOL in investor talks with global airlines - report
Air France-KLM, American Airlines, IAG International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group, and United Airlines are interested in investing in GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) as part of the Brazilian airline’s Chapter 11 proceedings and are in talks with the carrier, the Brazilian newspaper Valor Econômico reported.
Brazilian Government Endorses Gol-Azul Merger
The Brazilian government has expressed its support for the potential merger between Brazil’s two low-cost carriers (LCC), GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD). The government cites the merger's importance in stabilizing the aviation sector and safeguarding employment.
Brazil approves Gol-Azul merger to transform aviation industry
The merger of Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul, planned by the Brazilian government, has received widespread support, making it a watershed moment for the country’s beleaguered aviation industry. Silvio Costa Filho,
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Brazil launches Sustainability Pact for ports and airports
Brazil's Federal Ministry of Ports and Airports launched an unprecedented sustainability policy for these facilities as well ...
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Brazil’s Azul reduces $1.6bn in debt as it concludes restructuring process
Azul said the process included the termination of almost $1.6 billion in debt from its balance sheet, while it also raised ...
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Azul concludes restructuring with ‘extinction’ of $2.1bn debt
Brazilian carrier Azul has concluded its restructuring process by agreeing with bondholders, lessors and aircraft ...
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Analysis-Azul-Gol Airline Merger Could Be a 'Necessary Evil' in Bumpy Brazil Market
LATAM declined to comment on the matter. Gol and Azul's flights at Brazil's biggest airports will likely be on the chopping block, Castellini said, adding LATAM could take over some of those ...