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In 2020, it was released Azul Airlines announced the establishment of a regional branch for it, blue connects. Now, after the company has completed three years of operation, it has increased the number of flights, aircraft and destinations.
Since its inception, Azul Conecta has grown by 81% in the number of destinations it serves and travels today to more than 80 Brazilian cities, in addition to having 27 aircraft and 70 daily intercity flights at home, as well as connecting to national capitals, and thus to international destinations.
In the coming years, the company expects a growth of 20% in the coming years.
“We have always dreamed of connecting Brazilians with Brazil, as well as showing the world the diversity of beauty that exists here and stimulating the potential for social and economic development through regional aviation.”
John Rodgerson, CEO, Azul
The company has other services, such as Aircraft rental For those who need to charter a private flight. The planes are ready to serve customized charters, be it family groups, corporate groups or various tourism and freight, which transport things to different Brazilian destinations. In addition, the company has programs for aircraft maintenance and pilot training using virtual reality technology. All of these services are provided by Azul Conecta 314 crew members. Of this total, 147 are pilots, and the remainder is divided between the company’s maintenance technicians, administrative areas, and support areas.
“Some regions of Brazil understand the importance of regional flying more, as is the case in the north of the country. Residents of states like Amazonas and Pará, for example, used to take boat trips that lasted days, but with the arrival of the company, they started visiting destinations in a few hours. This A huge achievement for national tourism, local economies and therefore and most importantly for Brazilians. Our goal for the future is to expand more destinations served and to show the whole of Brazil the importance of investing in regional aviation”, says Azul’s VP Technical and President of Azul blue connectsAnd Flavio Costa.
Of the total cities served by the company, more than 50% have a population of less than 100,000. According to data from the latest IBGE, more than two-thirds (69%) of Brazilian cities have a population of up to 20,000 inhabitants. These municipalities comprise just over 15% of the population (32 million inhabitants).
fleet
Customers who choose to fly with Azul Conecta will be on board Cessna Grand CaravanA single-engine, regional turboprop with a capacity for up to nine seats.
“The models used by Azul Conecta are very safe. Customers may be afraid to fly, but until they get on a plane for the first time and feel the magic happen. Using a plane like this to move around Brazil is great,” says Costa.
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The company’s fleet consists of 27 model units, three of which are exclusive freighters, which contribute to the expansion of Azul Cargo Express, Azul’s freight unit that can transport materials to cities not served by the company’s regular flights. Of the remaining 24 models, ten are the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, the latest generation model. They are all responsible for flying about 200 hours a month, an average of 6.4 hours a day.
80 Brazilian destinations
The company’s focus remains on connecting Brazilians to every corner of the country, considering there are more than 5,000 national municipalities. Currently, the company flies to about 80 cities, mainly connecting regions northAnd the NortheastAnd south that it Midwest. Also, customers at these locations can buy an airline ticket and fly to the United States, for example, with a single ticket, since all destinations served by Azul Conecta are connected to the company’s main centers, in Campinas (SP). , Belo Horizonte (MG) and Recife (PE), as well as small hubs in Campina Grande (PB) and Belém (PA) among others.
Scan to grow
In June of this year, the company received permission from Anac to convert all of its maintenance records into a digital format. The change was approved under Anac’s Digital Transformation Program, in which the agency helps aircraft operators and maintenance companies adopt electronic tools and automated processes.
Digitization, for example, encourages cost reductions and facilitates the recording and exchange of information. It also ensures that maintenance procedures are carried out as prescribed in the manuals, minimizes filling errors and provides guidance to fleet management on potential unavailability of aircraft. In short, it provides company savings and aviation safety.
“Azul Conecta is a hub for innovation and technology, and to have Anac on our side, in having this process and certification in place, is very beneficial. Alignment with best practices in global commercial aviation is in the DNA of our company and in Anac, a body that works every day to promote more efficient aviation.” technology and safety in Brazil
Flavio Costa
Services provided by Azul Conecta
To meet the needs of potential customers in this sector, based on the safety reference, the services provided include: aircraft leasing, aircraft maintenance programs, and pilot training using virtual reality technology.
Passenger and cargo rental service
to serve the charter PassengersAzul Conecta has 24 Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, with a capacity for nine customers and an autonomy of 6.5 hours. The ability to charter private flights for the most diverse families, companies and tour groups.
to get a charter loadsthe company has only three models of cargo aircraft, capable of transporting goods and parcels.
The steps of the rental service are dynamic and anyone interested in obtaining it can send the application by phone, e-mail or WhatsApp. As a key point in this service, customization stands out, whereby the order is completely customized according to the customer’s requirements.
Aircraft maintenance service
Among the major aircraft maintenance services Azul Conecta provides Consulting About: Preventive, Corrective, and AOG Maintenance; ELT testing and configuration; modernization of light bulbs to LED; design and implement structural repairs; Eddy current, ultrasound, penetrating liquid and magnetic particle TND examination; Analyze and read flight data, as well as instructions on how to report with a professional PCP report. In addition, it should be noted that Azul Conecta is one of the few Brazilian companies that has the necessary equipment and experience to carry out re-certification of aircraft for RVSM flights.
pilot training
For pilot training, the following are included: simulation Journey using virtual reality glasses and CRM’s philosophy an exercise The Cessna Grand Caravan 208 / 208B / EX is Azul Conecta certified.
Azul Conecta hangar
Azul Conecta Operations Center is located in the city of Jundiai, in São Paulo. The site measures over 1,855 square meters and houses 171 dedicated crew members. The space is responsible for performing aircraft maintenance, in addition to having space for training pilots.
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