Quantcast

Brazil suspends Voepass operations amid ongoing safety concerns

Spirit Airlines to add Detroit nonstop flight out of Bradley International Airport
Major airline to launch new direct flights from Scotland to North America
Qantas’ free international Wi-Fi to switch on from next week
The real reason Southwest is charging for bags now
Air France-KLM in ongoing talks with Air Europa on potential stake, CEO says
Frontier Savagely Shades Southwest After They Eliminated Longstanding Free Bag Policy, Sparking Backlash
Frontier Wants You to 'Divorce Your Old Airline' After Southwest Changes
Delta named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for sustainability initiatives
Passengers escape fiery American Airlines jet in Denver
Delta, American Dive On Slashed Outlooks; But Two Airlines Rally
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
Exclusive: Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Wants to Disrupt NYC Market
Boeing deliveries rise 63% in February from a year earlier
Transportation Secretary Duffy Lays Out 10 Ways the FAA Is Working to Upgrade Air Traffic Control and Make Flying Safer
EasyJet pilot Paul Elsworth suspended after flying too close to mountain
Delta Air Lines bets on ‘blended-wing’ flight to reduce emissions
Europe's airlines pivot to bite size M&A deals to limit cost, regulatory burden
Dave Emerson named new CEO of Virgin Australia, replacing Jayne Hrdlicka
Ryanair DELAYS controversial new boarding pass rule to avoid summer chaos
FAA Orders Inspection, Replacement of 737NG Engine Parts
Spirit Adds New Airport, Three Routes
Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.
Budget airline launches new cheap flights to one of the UK’s top winter sun destinations
Brazilian airline Azul to go 'back to basics' after challenging 2024
Airlines cancel flights as air travel to ‘grind to complete halt’ this week ahead of major strike action in Europe
Dramatic moment American Airlines plane diverted to Rome is escorted by fighter jets after mid-air bomb threat
Jetstar Faces Major Backlash as Nationwide System Outage Causes Travel Chaos, Stranding Passengers and Disrupting Flights Across the Australian Airline Industry
Sudden oil supply outages creating turbulence for airline industry
Southwest's layoffs dent its worker-first culture
Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024
Brazil suspends Voepass operations amid ongoing safety concerns
Policy
Webp ce12j9cthweiupw4t58m92m5r97h
Geoffrey Thomas Editor-In-Chief - US Bureau Chief | Airline Ratings

Brazil’s aviation regulator, ANAC, has suspended operations of regional airline Voepass, citing serious safety concerns. The decision comes approximately seven months after a devastating crash near São Paulo killed all 62 people on board, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters of 2024.

The suspension is another major blow to Voepass, which was already facing financial struggles. Just last month, the airline filed for debt restructuring, a move that could eventually lead to bankruptcy protection.

READ: Voepass Crash: Initial Report Released

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

On August 9, Voepass flight 2283, an ATR-72 traveling from Cascavel to São Paulo, crashed in the town of Vinhedo. A preliminary report pointed to possible ice buildup on the aircraft but did not establish a definitive cause.

Even before the crash, Voepass had drawn regulatory attention over safety concerns. In October, ANAC ordered the airline to take corrective measures, including reducing its network and increasing aircraft maintenance time. However, a fresh round of inspections in late February revealed what ANAC described as "degradation" in the airline’s management system and a "systematic failure to comply with regulatory requirements. "

"ANAC’s decision stems from Voepass' inability to resolve irregularities identified during supervision, as well as the violation of previously established conditions for operations to continue within the required safety standards," the agency stated.

Before the accident, AirlineRatings had assigned Voepass a 5/7 safety rating, reflecting prior concerns about incidents related to safety procedures. However, after the crash and subsequent investigations into its safety failures, the airline’s rating was slashed to 1/7—one of the lowest possible scores—due to mounting operational safety issues.

Voepass acknowledged receiving the suspension order and pledged to demonstrate compliance with safety regulations.

"The company reiterates that its fleet is airworthy and capable of carrying out flights in compliance with strict safety standards," Voepass said.

The airline operates ATR turboprop aircraft and held less than 1% of Brazil's national market share. Before suspension it had six aircraft serving fifteen locations along with two charter contracts.

Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports has backed ANAC’s decision emphasizing that this move is necessary for improving governance at Voepass and enhancing overall aviation safety in Brazil.

For now ,Voepass remains grounded facing an uncertain future as regulators scru tinize its ability meet required standards .

READ: Voepass Crash: Initial Report Released

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new daily passenger service to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Jul 16, 2025

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of services to seven new destinations—Almaty, Baku, Bucharest, Medina, Tashkent, Tbilisi, and Yerevan—beginning in November 2025.

Jul 16, 2025

Airlines for America has emphasized the need for increased funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to hire more air traffic controllers, update infrastructure, and build on the One Big Beautiful Bill down payment.

Jul 16, 2025

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced a complete closure of Aviation Boulevard between Arbor Vitae Street and Century Boulevard from July 14 at 9 a.m. to July 21 at 6 a.m. Shuttle access to the LAX/Metro Transit Center will remain...

Jul 16, 2025

Avianca has announced the launch of a social media thread on X, inviting travelers to explore Dallas as a new destination.

Jul 16, 2025

Finnair announced that Palta and the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (IAU) have reached a negotiation result, leading to the cancellation of all previously announced strikes and the resumption of normal flight operations.

Jul 16, 2025