New Airline in Brazil: Placar Linhas Aéreas Receives Air Operator Certificate from ANAC for Charter Flights
The company, linked to the president of Palmeiras, will operate commercially with its Embraer E190-E2, becoming the first operator of this model in Brazil.
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Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) confirmed this Friday, August 15, the issuance of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Placar Linhas Aéreas. This authorization allows the company to commence non-scheduled commercial operations, such as charter and air taxi services, using its Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
With this administrative step, Placar officially becomes the first operator of the E190-E2 in Brazil, a state-of-the-art aircraft manufactured by Embraer. The company was founded by Leila Pereira, known for being the president of the Palmeiras football club and the owner of the financial company Crefisa.
Since its arrival in Brazil, the E190-E2, registered as PS-LMP, had been conducting private, non-revenue flights for Palmeiras and other sports clubs. These operations were carried out under the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulations (RBAC) number 91, which governs general and private non-profit aviation.
The new AOC marks a fundamental shift in its operational status. From now on, the airline will operate under RBAC 119, the regulation governing non-scheduled public air transport. This empowers Placar Linhas Aéreas to market its services and generate revenue through the sale of charter flights.
What is an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)? An AOC is a document issued by a country's civil aviation authority certifying that an airline complies with all safety, maintenance, and operational requirements to conduct commercial air transport. It is an essential step to transition from private to public operations.
Although there is a strong association with Palmeiras, executives at Placar Linhas Aéreas have clarified that their business model aims to offer charter services to a wide range of clients, including other sports teams, even direct rivals of the São Paulo-based club. The proposal seeks to meet the growing demand for specialized, high-quality air transport for sports and corporate delegations in the region.
The Embraer E190-E2 aircraft is configured to offer a high level of comfort and efficiency, factors the company expects will be a differentiator in the competitive charter flight market. The certification by ANAC concludes a rigorous evaluation process of manuals, operational procedures, and crew training.
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