Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) has required general aviation operators, as of October 15, to first contract a fixed-base operator (FBO) before applying for takeoff and landing slots at Congonhas Airport; the relevant decision has been published in the Official Gazette of the Union. The measure amends Decision No. 533 of June 7, 2022, aiming to crack down on the parallel trading of airport slots and strengthen oversight of air taxis and private aircraft. Anac Director Tiago Faierstein said the agency will closely monitor and enforce compliance, and the new rules also require general aviation operations to provide more adequate proof of planning and ground support.
Why recommended:Brazil's Civil Aviation Authority has set new thresholds for general aviation slot allocation at Congonhas Airport, allowing readers to understand changes in access for business and private flights at a major Brazilian airport.
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), through Decree No. 20.129/2026, authorized Canada's WestJet Airlines LTD to operate international scheduled passenger and cargo air services originating from and/or destined for Brazil; the decree was published on Wednesday, October 7, in the Official Gazette (DOU).
Why recommended:Brazil's Civil Aviation Agency authorizes Canada's WestJet to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services, allowing readers to learn about the latest developments in Brazil's international air traffic rights access.
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) completed the auxiliary sale process for Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport. On October 6, Spain's Aena Desarrollo Internacional S.M.E. acquired all shares of Concessionária do Aeroporto do Rio de Janeiro S.A. (CARJ), which manages the airport, and formally took over operations.
Why recommended:Brazil's first airport auxiliary sale process has been implemented; readers can learn about the mechanism and subsequent steps for the transfer of control of the Rio Galeão Airport concession.
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has launched a public consultation on infrastructure access conditions and slot allocation criteria at São Paulo's Congonhas Airport, with submissions required by December 29 via the Brasil Participativo platform. Topics to be analyzed include qualification and prioritization criteria for air operators, the impact of existing infrastructure and slot supply on the entry of new companies, and rules for the temporary use of slots with the possibility of reclamation. ANAC stated that this consultation does not constitute a prior decision to modify rules, reserve slots for competition, or adopt a specific allocation mechanism.
Why recommended:Brazil's Civil Aviation Authority is holding a public consultation on slot allocation at São Paulo's Congonhas Airport, allowing readers to understand the scope of access and competition issues it plans to assess.