Tourism Minister Legal defends Air Cabotage on Amazon during Public Hearing | Method

This Tuesday (18), the Federal Senate Regional Development and Tourism Commission (CDR) held a public hearing with the Tourism Minister Selso Sabino, to discuss strategies to strengthen tourism and regional development in Brazil. Among the main points covered, it is called “Cabotage Aviation” to give foreign airlines to power foreign airlines to manage domestic flights on Legal Amazon.

Cabotage Aviation: effect and feasibility

During the hearing, the Minister defended the measurement that allowed the National Institutions to make internal planes in Brazil, without the need for a market for national institutions. “The project allows foreign companies flying to Brazil to work on legal Amazon without respecting the principle of mutual principle,” Sabino said.

He said that some countries adopted this policy due to the local industry and employment protection, high demand and shortage of aircraft in the region, and that the proposal would be practically and necessary.

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The initiative by Senator Alan Rick (Union) was approved by the Infrastructure Commission in August 2024. According to Rick, the market launches a flight supply, reduces ticket price and increases tourism and business on legal Amazon.

Air fuel subsidy on Legal Amazon

Another relevant aspect of the discussion is that in the new general tourism law, the Legal Amazon airports are allowed to use resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC) to subsidize the airline kerosene (QAV) price. This measurement in this area is trying to reduce the high operating costs of airlines, suitable for the expansion of the air mesh, and more access to tickets.

‘Meat Brazil Flying’ program runs tourism

The Minister also highlighted the program, which was launched in February 2024, was also the synthesis of many airlines to excite the national tourism. This initiative facilitates access to Brazilian tourist destinations and promotes growth in all parts of the country.

Tourism growth in Brazil

In his exhibition, Sabino emphasized the positive figures of the sector in 2024. Basic data indicates that Brazil has recorded a significant increase in the arrival of foreign tourists, resulting in revenue of more than $ 7 billion. For 2025, the goal is to consolidate this growth and strengthen tourism as a pillar for economic and regional development.

Public Hearing has strengthened the importance of cabotage aviation and QIV subsidy to overcome logistics challenges and integrate to the rest of the country’s country of legal Amazon. In addition, programs such as “Meat Brazilian Flying” showcase the ability to earn employment and income of tourism, increase this sector in various Brazilian areas.