Gol, Azul and Brazil

Brazil government supports Gol-Azul merger to strengthen airline sector
A planned merger between Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul would strengthen the sector and prevent either company from failing, Brazil's ports and airports minister told Reuters, giving the potential move a key government nod.
Brazil’s GOL in investor talks with global airlines - report
Air France-KLM, American Airlines, IAG International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group, and United Airlines are interested in investing in GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) as part of the Brazilian airline’s Chapter 11 proceedings and are in talks with the carrier, the Brazilian newspaper Valor Econômico reported.
Gol and Azul propose to combine their businesses in Brazil
Gol and Azul propose to maintain separate brands while coordinating their finances, networks and product offerings.
Azul, Gol inch closer to potential tie-up to form major Brazil airline
Azul and Gol , two of Brazil's largest airlines, are moving a step closer to a sweeping merger that would create a dominant carrier in Latin America's No. 1 economy, a securities filing showed on Wednesday.
Azul and Gol exploring potential business combination
Abra Group and Brazilian carrier Azul have entered a memorandum of understanding to explore a combination that would create Brazil's largest airline via a tie-up with Gol.
Brazilian Government Endorses Gol-Azul Merger
The Brazilian government has expressed its support for the potential merger between Brazil’s two low-cost carriers (LCC), GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD). The government cites the merger's importance in stabilizing the aviation sector and safeguarding employment.
Analysis-Azul-Gol airline merger could be a 'necessary evil' in bumpy Brazil market
A plan to merge two of Brazil's top airlines to create a dominant carrier will likely win regulatory approval as a government push for a financially healthy sector outweighs concern about restricted competition,
Brazil approves Gol-Azul merger to transform aviation industry
The merger of Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul, planned by the Brazilian government, has received widespread support, making it a watershed moment for the country’s beleaguered aviation industry. Silvio Costa Filho,
Brazil's Gol releases new five-year plan ahead of Chapter 11 exit
Brazilian airline Gol released a revised five-year strategic plan on Wednesday as it prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy ...
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Brazil’s Azul reduces $1.6bn in debt as it concludes restructuring process
Azul said the process included the termination of almost $1.6 billion in debt from its balance sheet, while it also raised ...
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Abra And Azul Make The First Move To Build A Fortress In Brazil
Abra—which also controls Colombia’s flag carrier Avianca—and Azul concluded the two Brazilian airlines have 90% complimentary ...
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Azul, Abra Open Talks to Merge as Brazil’s Biggest Airline
Brazilian carrier Azul SA and the principal shareholder for rival Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA reached an agreement to work toward a merger, potentially creating one of the largest airlines ...
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Abra Group and Azul Sign Non-Binding MoU with the Intent to Combine Businesses in Brazil
Abra Group (the majority investor of Gol and Avianca) and Azul signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today ...
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GOL To Resume Venezuela Flights As Connectivity To Brazil Remains Limited
Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas is returning to the Venezuelan market after nearly a decade away, addressing the lack of air ...