Manufacturing Industry

Brazil stops deal between OceanAir and Varig

Airline Industry Information, April 12, 2006

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

The Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil has blocked a proposed agreement that would have seen local airline OceanAir take over some unprofitable routes operated by Varig (Viacao Aerea Rio-Grandense).

According to Varig the agreement was blocked because flight slots and airport space cannot be negotiated.

The flagship airline is experiencing financial problems and has an estimated debt of USD3.3bn. The company is carrying out a bankruptcy restructuring process and has recently been forced to cancel flights due to a lack of funds for making operating payments, The Associated Press reported.

Media reports also claim that Varig risks being grounded for non-payment of airport fees in Brazil, while the carrier itself has denied that it is at risk of being grounded.

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