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Founded
2008
Headquarters
Barueri, Brazil
Azul Brazilian Airlines is a major Brazilian low-cost carrier founded by JetBlue co-founder David Neeleman in 2008. The airline rapidly expanded to become one of Brazil's largest airlines by number of cities served, focusing on underserved markets and secondary destinations that other carriers neglected.
Azul operates an extensive domestic network across Brazil and selected international routes to destinations in the United States, Portugal, and other countries. The airline is known for its customer-friendly approach, offering amenities uncommon among low-cost carriers.
The carrier went public on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) in 2017 and has maintained a significant market share in Brazil despite economic challenges and the competitive aviation landscape. Azul has also operated a cargo subsidiary, Azul Cargo, expanding its logistics operations.
Hubs & network
Azul's primary hubs are Viracopos International Airport (Campinas) and Belo Horizonte's Confins International Airport.
Fleet
Azul operates a diverse fleet including Embraer E-Jets, Airbus A320/A321neo family aircraft, and ATR turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Founded by JetBlue co-founder David Neeleman in 2008.
- ›Azul serves more Brazilian cities than any other domestic airline.
- ›The airline listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) in 2017.
- ›Azul operates a cargo subsidiary called Azul Cargo Express.
- ›The airline has a codeshare partnership with TAP Air Portugal and United Airlines.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
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Azul Brazilian Airlines
Azul Brazilian Airlines is Brazil's third-largest carrier by passengers, known for connecting hundreds of small and mid-sized cities across Brazil that larger rivals do not serve.
Read the full profilePrimary hubs
Viracopos International AirportVCP · 50 rtsTancredo Neves International AirportCNF · 26 rtsVárzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International AirportCGB · 16 rtsSão Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International AirportGRU · 15 rtsPorto Alegre-Salgado Filho International AirportPOA · 14 rtsDeputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International AirportSSA · 13 rts
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Route network
AFL → CGBE90
AJU → MCZE95 AT7
AJU → RECAT7
ATM → BELAT7 E95
BEL → FORE95
BEL → IMPE95
BEL → MABAT7
BSB → AUXAT7
BSB → MABE95
BSB → PMWAT7
BVH → CGBAT7
BYO → VCPAT7
CAC → VCPAT7
CAW → SDUAT7
CFB → PLUAT7
CFB → VCPAT7
CGB → AFLE90
CGB → BSBE95
CGB → CGRAT7 E75
CGB → GYNE90 E95
CGB → LDBE90
CGB → OPSE95
CNF → BELE95
CNF → BPSE95
CNF → CKSE95
CNF → GRUE90 E95
CNF → GYNE90
CNF → IPNAT7
CNF → MOCE90 E95
CNF → RAOAT7
CNF → SSAE95
CNF → VCPE95 E90
CWB → IGUE95
CWB → POAE95
CWB → SDUE90
FOR → SLZE95
GRU → ARUAT7
GRU → CGRE95
GRU → CNFE90 E95
GRU → GYNE95
GRU → IOSE95
GYN → CNFE90
GYN → VCPE95 E90
IPN → PLUAT4
LDB → MGFAT7
LDB → POAAT7
MAB → CKSE95
MAB → TURAT7
MAO → BAZAT4
MAO → PINAT7
MAO → TBTE95
MCZ → RECAT7
MCZ → VCPE95
MGF → POAAT7
MII → VCPAT7
MOC → PLUAT7
NAT → RECAT7 E90
NVT → VCPE95 E90
OAL → CGBE90 AT7
ARU → GRUAT7
AUX → BSBAT7
AUX → PMWAT7
BAZ → MAOAT4
BEL → CKSAT7
BEL → MCPAT7
BRA → BSBAT7
BSB → CGBE95
CAC → CWBAT7
CGB → CNFE95 E90
CGB → MGFE90
CGB → ROOAT7
CGH → SDUE90
CGR → CGBAT7 E75
CKS → CNFE95
CNF → BSBE95
CNF → CPVE90
CNF → CWBE95 E90
CNF → SLZE95
CNF → UDIE95
CNF → VDCAT7
Encyclopaedia
Azul, meaning "blue" in Spanish and Portuguese, may refer to:
Read full article on WikipediaLatest news
Dealroom.co· 9/29/2026
Azul secures $510 million loan from Brazil's BNDES
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Air Data News· 9/28/2026
Azul’s first SkyCourier to put 19-seat turboprop to work in major airline network
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Reuters· 6/6/2026
Brazilian airline Azul plans further frequency cuts as fuel shock bites
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White & Case LLP· 2/25/2026
White & Case advises Azul Airlines on successful chapter 11 restructuring
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aerotime.aero· 8/2/2026
Brazil approves American Airlines’ $100M investment in Azul
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Simple Flying· 8/3/2026
American Airlines Gets Green Light For $100M Stake In Brazil's Azul
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