Voepass Linhas Aéreas
VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas previously known as Passaredo Linhas Aéreas is an airline based in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.[2] It operates regional services in Brazil. Its main base is Dr. Leite Lopes Airport, Ribeirão Preto.[3]
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| AOC # | 105 - June 9, 2020[1] |
| Hubs | Ribeirão Preto |
| Fleet size | 14 |
| Destinations | 33 |
| Headquarters | Ribeirão Preto, Brazil |
| Key people | |
| Website | https://www.voepass.com.br/ |
According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), between January and December 2019 Passaredo had 0.3% of the domestic market share of revenue passenger kilometers (RPK),[4] making it the fifth largest domestic airline in Brazil.
History Edit
The Passaredo bus transport company, owned by Viação Passaredo, started regional aircraft operations in 1995. Following a suspension of operations in April 2002, it restarted operations in 2004. It is wholly owned by Grupo Passaredo.[3]
From 2010 until 2014, Passaredo had an operational partnership with GOL Linhas Aéreas, replacing an earlier similar agreement with TAM Airlines (now LATAM Airlines). However, in 2014, Passaredo re-established an operational partnership with TAM (now LATAM).[5] In January 2017, Passaredo re-established operational partnership with GOL Linhas Aéreas on selected flights,[6] while maintaining partnership with LATAM.
Passaredo applied to the Commercial Bankruptcy and Reorganization Court in Ribeirão Preto on October 19, 2012,[7] for the commencement of "judicial reorganization" proceedings pursuant to the New Bankruptcy and Restructuring Law of Brazil (Law 11.101).[8] Operations continue as normal.
In the year 2014 Passaredo along with Avianca, was considered the safest of Brazil in a ranking of AirlineRatings.com, receiving seven star rating. The staff evaluated 449 airlines to security criteria. A total of 149 evaluated airlines got seven stars, the highest score.
On July 3, 2017, company was sold to Viação Itapemirim[9] but on September 11, 2017, Passaredo resigned the sale to Itapemirim for breach of contract.[10]
On August 21, 2019, Passaredo announced the purchase of MAP Linhas Aéreas, including the 12 slots at São Paulo–Congonhas Airport granted to MAP on August 14. Passaredo was granted 14 slots.[11] Together these slots will help Passaredo to build its own network from Congonhas Airport, focusing on markets underserved or not served. Initially both companies will operate independently but there are plans for a future merger.[12] On the same day Passaredo also announced the change of its name to VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas.
On June 8, 2021 GOL Linhas Aéreas announced the purchase of MAP Linhas Aéreas from VOEPASS. The transaction included 26 slots at São Paulo–Congonhas Airport belonging to MAP and VOEPASS. The Amazonian operations and aircraft of MAP were transferred to VOEPASS.[13]
In October 2021, Voepass announced its fleet increase, with Boeing 737-700 and 737-800. The airline plans to operate with them in larger cities, like Curitiba and Porto Alegre.
On November 3, 2022, the airline became a member of the International Air Transport Association.[14][15] And two days later, on November 5, 2022, joined the Latin American & Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA).[16]
Destinations Edit
As of August 2023 VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas operated scheduled services to the following destinations in Brazil. Former destinations include those operated on behalf of GOL Linhas Aéreas and operated by MAP Linhas Aéreas. Present destinations include those operated on behalf of LATAM Brasil:[17]
| Base | |
| Future | |
| Terminated |
Fleet Edit
VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of November 2022):[21]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Registration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 42-500 | 2 | 0 | 48 | PR-PDP | Uirapuru |
| PR-PDS | Opby MAP Linhas Aéreas (Stored) | ||||
| ATR 72-500 | 12 | 0 | 66 | PR-MPY | Opby MAP Linhas Aéreas (Stored) |
| PR-MPZ | Opby MAP Linhas Aéreas (Stored) | ||||
| PS-VPB | Delivered in basic Pelita Air colors[22] (Stored) | ||||
| 68 | PP-PTM | Curió | |||
| PR-PDQ | Delivered in basic Jet Airways colors[23] (Stored) | ||||
| 72 | PR-PDT | Tucano | |||
| PR-PDW | Gaturamo-Bandeira (Retro Colors) | ||||
| PR-PDY | João de Barro | ||||
| 74 | PP-PTN | Jaçana | |||
| PP-PTO | Araponga | ||||
| PP-PTP | Tuiuiu | ||||
| PP-PTQ | Quero-Quero | ||||
| ATR 72-600 | 3 | 2 | 68 | PR-PDX | Fênix |
| PR-PDZ | Sabiá[24] | ||||
| 72 | PS-VPA | Delivered in basic Windrose Airlines colors[25] (stored) | |||
| TOTAL | 17 | 2 | Average age of the fleet (November 2022): 17.5 years[26] | ||
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer EMB 120ER Brasília | 7 | 1995–2011 |
| Airbus A310 | 2 | 1997–1999 |
| ATR 42–300 | 2 | 1999–2000 |
| Embraer ERJ 135 | 1 | 2009–2010 |
| Embraer ERJ 145 | 15 | 2009–2013 |
Accidents and incidents Edit
- On August 25, 2010, Passaredo Linhas Aéreas Flight 2231, operated by an Embraer ERJ-145, crashed on approach to Vitória da Conquista. The plane landed short of the runway and the crew lost control, severely damaging the aircraft before it came to a stop away from the runway. Two of the twenty-seven people on board were injured. The airline said the plane was unable to lower landing gear, although observers said the landing gear was down while the aircraft was landing.[27]
See also Edit
References Edit
- ^ "Empresas Aéreas - Consulta". ANAC (in Portuguese). Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ^ "Fale Conosco." Passaredo Transportes Aéreos. Retrieved on July 5, 2010.
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. April 10, 2007. p. 61.
- ^ "Relatório de demanda e oferta do transporte aéreo". Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ "TAM nega interesse na Passaredo e anuncia acordo" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. July 17, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "Passagens Aéreas na GOL". GOL. Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes. (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ Andrade, Artur Luiz (October 19, 2012). "Passaredo pede recuperação judicial" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ "Lei n˚11.101, de 9 de fevereiro de 2005" (in Portuguese). Presidência da República: Casa Civil. February 9, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ "Passaredo Linhas Aéreas é vendida para Grupo da Viação Itapemirim" (in Portuguese). Diário do Transporte. July 3, 2017.
- ^ "Passaredo desfaz venda à Itapemirim por descumprimento de contrato" (in Portuguese). Folha De S.Paulo. September 11, 2017.
- ^ "ANAC oficializa alocação de slots em Congonhas". Panrotas (in Portuguese). August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Passaredo anuncia a compra da regional MAP". Panrotas (in Portuguese). August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "GOL terá todos os slots de MAP e Passaredo no Aeroporto de Congonhas". Aeroin (in Portuguese). June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Fernandes, Victor (November 3, 2022). "Voepass é a mais nova empresa aérea membro da Iata". Portal PANROTAS.
- ^ "News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA". centreforaviation.com.
- ^ Ferreira, Carlos (November 5, 2020). "VOEPASS agora é uma empresa aérea ALTA". AEROIN (in Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^ "Destinos". Voepass Linhas Aéreas (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "VoePass inicia voos no Aeroporto de Jaguaruna e informa mudança de horário durante maio". Aeroin (in Portuguese). May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Latam tira o A320 e entra o ATR 72 na ligação aérea do Aeroporto de Joinville com São Paulo". Aeroin (in Portuguese). May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Começam os voos da Latam e VoePass entre Paulo Afonso, na Bahia, e Salvador". Aeroin (in Portuguese). May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Voepass Fleet Details and History". Planespotters. November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Ferreira, Carlos (September 7, 2022). "Voepass está próxima de ter seu primeiro avião com matrícula da série "PS"". AEROIN (in Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^ "PR-PDQ | ATR 72-212A(500) | Untitled | Dotto". JetPhotos.
- ^ "No dia 15/12/2022 nosso novo pássaro entrou em operação, o PR-PDZ foi carinhosamente batizado de Sabiá e voou de Ribeirão Preto (RAO) para o Rio de Janeiro (SDU), decolando às 12h30 e pousando às 14h13 na cidade maravilhosa. Seja bem vindo Sabiá, com certeza voaremos muitooo alto! 💛 #voepass #viajar #voepassoficial #sabia #aeronave | VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas | Trout Recording · There's Nothing Stopping The Wind". www.facebook.com.
- ^ Benevides, Gabriel (October 25, 2022). "Com pintura peculiar de operadora ucraniana, está no Brasil mais um ATR que irá para a VoePass". AEROFLAP (in Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^ "Voepass Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net.
- ^ "Accident: Passaredo E145 at Vitoria da Conquista on Aug 25th 2010, landed short of runway". The Aviation Herald. August 26, 2010. Retrieved August 28, 2010.