Gol, Azul and Brazil

Brazil government supports Gol-Azul merger to strengthen airline sector
A planned merger between Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul would strengthen the sector and prevent either company from failing, Brazil's ports and airports minister told Reuters, giving the potential move a key government nod.
Brazil approves Gol-Azul merger to transform aviation industry
The merger of Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul, planned by the Brazilian government, has received widespread support, making it a watershed moment for the country’s beleaguered aviation industry. Silvio Costa Filho,
Gol and Azul propose to combine their businesses in Brazil
Gol and Azul propose to maintain separate brands while coordinating their finances, networks and product offerings.
Brazilian Government Endorses Gol-Azul Merger
DALLAS — The Brazilian government has expressed its support for the potential merger between Brazil’s two low-cost carriers (LCC), GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD).
Brazilian airline merger would boost aviation sector, says Azul boss
The boss of Brazilian airline Azul has argued that its planned merger with rival Gol to create the country’s largest carrier will strengthen Brazil’s aviation industry and expand the number of routes on offer.
Gol, Azul plan Brazil airline merger
Brazil airlines Azul and GOL are set for merger talks which could create the dominant player in aviation in the country. They signed a MoU after getting tentative approval from Brazilian President Lula da Silva. The plan is to combine the businesses of Azul and GOL parent Abra. It would give the new business a 60% share of the aviation market.
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Azul and Gol announce merger to create aviation giant
Azul's shares have fallen 51% in the past six months, while Gol's have gained 31.5%, according to Bloomberg. The new company would serve more than 200 destinations in Brazil and abroad. “The two ...
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Azul concludes restructuring with ‘extinction’ of $2.1bn debt
Brazilian carrier Azul has concluded its restructuring process by agreeing with bondholders, lessors and aircraft ...
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Brazil’s Azul reduces $1.6bn in debt as it concludes restructuring process
Azul said the process included the termination of almost $1.6 billion in debt from its balance sheet, while it also raised ...
Azul's Restructuring Misses Key Details And May Come With Massive Dilution
Azul has been on a (downward) rollercoaster for the past few months. Read why I maintain my Hold rating on AZUL stock.
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Analysis-Azul-Gol airline merger could be a 'necessary evil' in bumpy Brazil market
A floated combination of Gol and Azul, formalized with a memorandum of understanding last week, would give the new firm overwhelming control over the country's domestic market. But both have faced ...