Brazil regulator to withdraw 10 Avianca Brazil A320 family jets

Brazil's civil aviation regulator is withdrawing the registrations of 10 Airbus A320 family aircraft in Avianca Brazil's fleet. The withdrawals from Brazil's aircraft registry will occur within five working days, after which the aircraft must be returned, said ANAC. The move is in response to a request from lessor GECAS, it added. A GECAS spokesperson declined to comment. Avianca Brazil did not immediately comment. ANAC warned that flights scheduled in the coming days may be affected. Flight Fleets Analyzer shows that GECAS manages 11 A320 family aircraft operated by Avianca Brazil, including 10 A320neos that range from one to just under two and a half years old. The move by ANAC to withdraw the A320s came a day after Avianca Brazil said it will return four Airbus A330-200s and end most international service effective 31 March, as it continues to negotiate with lessors during a 15-day relief period granted by a Brazilian court.<br/>