Avianca Brasil left without slots, future, or identity

The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel went out for Avianca Brasil as Brazilian civil aviation agency ANAC redistributed its prized slots at São Paulo Congonhas Wednesday and a majority of appeals judges voted to liquidate the carrier, in bankruptcy protection since December. Even the name is gone, as Colombia’s Avianca did not renew the license. ANAC announced on Wednesday the distribution of the 41 daily slots used by Avianca Brasil at Congonhas, awarding 15 to Azul, 12 to MAP Linhas Aéreas, and 14 to Passaredo, the last two being regional airlines that will have to prove their ability to use the slots. Two Flex, which operates Brazil’s largest Caravan fleet, also received 14 new slots--using the auxiliary runway due to the type of aircraft they operate. <br/>