Silvio Costa Filho, Brazil’s ports and airports minister, has told Reuters that the planned merger between Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) would strengthen the sector and prevent either company from failing.

“It is a government priority to preserve the aviation sector and, above all, safeguard jobs and incomes. The possibility of a GOL-Azul merger is positive for strengthening Brazilian aviation,” he said.

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Source: ch aviation
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