Brazil's ANAC permanently revokes Voepass airline’s operating certificate
ANAC permanently cancels Voepass’s Air Operator Certificate after repeated critical failures in maintenance and technical oversight.
On Tuesday (June 24), Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) permanently revoked the Air Operator Certificate (COA) of Passaredo Transportes Aéreos, the main airline under the Voepass group. The decision follows findings of serious and recurring failures in the company’s Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (SASC). The ruling also includes fines totaling R$570,400 and is not subject to appeal.
The COA cancellation comes after Voepass operations were temporarily suspended on March 11, 2025, due to irregularities uncovered during a supervised audit by ANAC. The investigation was initiated following an August 9, 2024, accident in Vinhedo (São Paulo), as reported by AEROIN, a partner outlet in Brazil.
ANAC inspectors found that the airline had failed to conduct mandatory maintenance inspections on its aircraft. These checks are critical for flight safety and, under civil aviation regulations, must be verified by a second qualified professional who did not perform the initial service.
This dual-check process is a key safety barrier to detect undetected maintenance failures. However, ANAC reported that Voepass repeatedly skipped these inspections—even after being warned and pledging to fix the issue. Multiple violations were found across various aircraft and maintenance procedures.
The agency concluded that Voepass's internal oversight system had lost its ability to detect and correct errors, undermining the reliability of its safety controls. “This is not just about isolated issues, but rather a degradation of the airline’s entire oversight system,” ANAC stated.
The COA revocation marks the conclusion of a sanction process in which the airline was granted the right to a defense.
With this decision, Voepass is now officially barred from operating commercial flights in Brazil. ANAC emphasized that swift and strict enforcement is essential to maintain public confidence in the country's aviation system.
It’s worth noting that the Voepass Group still holds two other Air Operator Certificates, for MAP Linhas Aéreas and Regional Linhas Aéreas.
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