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Azul Airlines, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of destinations served, celebrates his 17 anniversary reaffirming its leadership in the sector. Blue press photo
With an operation that exceeds 800 Daily flights, The company commemorates its history by reliving the inaugural flight that began its history in 2008.
17 Blue years in Brazil
To mark the date, Blue made a symbolic flight (AD 4141) between the hub Viracopos (Campinas) and Salvador International Airport, the same route that inaugurated its operations on 15 from December to 2008. The route was operated by a Embraer E2-195, the most advanced model of national manufacturing, underscoring the company's commitment to Brazilian aviation.
The flight had a unique emotional component: It was commanded by Aline Silveira Lima, pilot who joined the company on the same day it was founded. As a gesture of gratitude, All customers on board were surprised with a gift of 17,000 points in the Azul Fidelidade program.
Solid growth and operational efficiency
Despite a challenging environment, Blue closes 2025 with robust growth indicators and world-class operational efficiency:
- Passenger Traffic: In the first 10 months of the year, the company transported 26.4 millions of people, an increase of 1.3 million compared to the previous year (+5.1%).
- Global Punctuality: According to data from Cirium, Blue established itself as one of the most punctual airlines on the planet, leading the world ranking in the month of August and maintaining punctuality levels higher than 88%.
- Fleet Leadership: With the addition of new units this month, Azul is confirmed as the largest operator of Embraer E2 jets in the southern hemisphere.
Restructuring and vision towards 2026
Anniversary coincides with strategic financial milestone: the approval of the Reorganization Plan of the Company by the courts of the United States, with a support greater than 90% of the creditors.
«We will conclude our transformation with an optimized fleet and network, and with the financial strength to fully execute our business plan.", said John Rodgerson, CEO of Blue. "We are confident that Azul will emerge from this process more resilient and better positioned to deliver long-term value".
The ecosystem of Blue also reports positive results at the close of 2025:
- Fidelity Blue: Reached the milestone of 20 million members.
- Blue Travel: Increased your income by 29.5% thanks to strong demand from the leisure sector.
- Cargo Blue: It recorded a growth of 16.5% in total revenue, driven by its logistical efficiency.
With an eye on 2026, year in which you will reach your official “majority”, Blue continues its mission to connect Brazil with the world, combining a human approach with operational excellence.
Success and many more years!
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