ANAC suspends VoEpass operations

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ANAC of Brazil He has reported that, Faced with security concerns, has decided to suspend the airline's operations Foil.

The 9 august 2024 It was a dark day for Brazilian aviation, an atr of VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas suffered a terrible plane crash while flying to Sao Paulo.

The flight 2283, Operated by an ATR 72-500, departing from Cascavel bound for Guarulhos and 9 august 2024. Regrettably, The aircraft crashed in a residential area of ​​Vinhedo, resulting in the loss of all lives on board: 58 passengers and 4 crew.

ANAC suspends VoEpass operations

In an official statement after the fatal accident, Foil expressed its regret for the tragic event and assured that its fleet meets the highest safety standards. However, ANAC has decided to suspend its operations while a thorough investigation of the airline's operational safety is carried out., that after the accident, Not having solved.

The suspension of its operations after the notification received from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) comes after the devastating Flight accident 2283, that left the country in mourning seven months later.

The airline has stated that this suspension will have a significant impact on thousands of Brazilians who depend on regional aviation.. Thus, It undertakes to collaborate fully with the authorities and to make all the necessary efforts to resume their operations as soon as possible.

«VOEPASS Linhas Aereas informs that it received a notification from ANAC to suspend its operation.

The company reiterates that its fleet in operation is airworthy and capable of carrying out flights following the rigorous demands of safety standards..

This decision has an immeasurable impact for thousands of Brazilians who use regional aviation every day and rely on its service., therefore, will make all its efforts to resume the operation as soon as possible.

All passengers who were impacted at this time will be attended to in the terms provided by the ANAC., in the Resolution 400 – which provides for the general transport conditions applicable to delays and flight cancellations.

If you have a flight scheduled by VOEPASS, "We request that you contact your purchasing channel to validate the flights offered and receive guidance on how to proceed for available accommodation."

Ongoing investigation

Brazilian authorities advance with the investigation to determine the causes of the Flight accident 2283. The black boxes of the aircraft are being analyzed and witness testimonies are being collected. In the meantime, weeks ago it was made public Preliminary report which revealed that the flight was in icy conditions and the plane would have faced failures in the de-icing system for these situations.

Passengers are recommended to have scheduled flights with Foil to contact the airline or their travel agency for information on the status of their flights and relocation options.

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