Abra Group Confirms Plans in Chile, Seeks AOC for Non-Scheduled Operations
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Abra Group has officially confirmed its intentions in Chile by applying for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the country's Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) for its new local subsidiary, NG Servicios Aéreos. The objective, however, is not to compete in the scheduled passenger market but to focus on charter and aircraft leasing operations.
According to a statement from Abra Group, the application seeks to authorize NG Servicios Aéreos to conduct non-scheduled air operations, such as charter flights or ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) contracts. The new company will be based in Santiago, Chile.
This administrative step comes just hours after the appearance of a Boeing 737-800 in GOL's livery but with Chilean registration CC-DNU and the legend "Operated by NG Servicios Aéreos," which sparked intense speculation about the holding company's plans in the country. Now, the company confirms that this is the structure it will use to obtain its flight permit.
The application to the DGAC is another piece on the complex strategic board that Abra Group is deploying in the region, particularly concerning its relationship with SKY Airline. As previously reported, the conglomerate is a creditor to SKY through a convertible loan that could be transformed into an equity stake of over 40%, a negotiation that remains ongoing.
A flexible operational base
The decision to opt for a non-scheduled AOC allows Abra Group to establish a legal and operational presence in Chile.
The press release specifies that "such non-scheduled operations may be executed for any of the Abra Group's member airlines, and other operators, according to the operational and market opportunities of each company." This opens the door for NG Servicios Aéreos to support GOL or Avianca with its aircraft during high-demand peaks on their international flights to Santiago, or even to offer its services to third parties.
Having this local operational capacity gives Abra a stronger position in its negotiations with SKY Airline. While the outcome of the loan-to-equity conversion or a potential integration deal is being decided, the holding company is moving forward with a parallel plan that ensures it has a foothold in one of South America's key markets.
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