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The Brazilian government is planning the largest regional aviation plan in history, with more than 130 airports under construction and renovation. This expansion promises to transform tourism, the economy and health in the interior, integrating remote regions into the country.
In the coming years, Brazil could experience a revolution in the airline industry.
Without fanfare, the federal government has an audacious plan in hand: connecting the interior of the country to urban centers, generating impacts in areas such as tourism, health and the economy.
But what is the true scope of this proposal?
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The promise includes more than 100 airports and will be announced in detail later this year, with construction scheduled to begin to transform the aviation system within five years.
In total, 130 airports are expected to be included in this project, the largest of its kind ever planned in Brazil.
According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, this initiative unites three strategic development fronts.
The goal is not only to shorten distances, but also to create opportunities that benefit little-explored areas of the regional economy..
The phases of airport construction
First front: airports granted to the private sector
The first phase of the plan involves the renovation of around 30 airports that are under private management.
These smaller airports are part of concession blocks that also include important terminals, such as Congonhas (SP) and Manaus (AM).
The operators responsible have until December of this year to deliver the first batch of renovations, consolidating the first stage of works.
This system was designed to take advantage of the structure of large airport concessionaires, offering them the task of modernizing smaller units in the same concession package.
Second front: Infraero expansion and new projects
The second development front focuses on airports taken over by Infraero, a state-owned company that began managing terminals that, until then, were administered by states and municipalities.
According to the minister, 20 airports, including the new international airport in Olímpia (SP), are on this list of modernizations.
This movement comes after a period in which Infraero only managed Santos Dumont (RJ), as previous auctions allocated a large part of the terminals to the private sector.
Recently, however, some cities have decided to transfer management back to the federal government, aiming for greater efficiency and security in development.
Third front: regional concessions linked to large airports
Finally, the most promising – and challenging – strategy will be tested with the concession of Guarulhos airport (SP), one of the largest in the country.
In exchange for an extension of the concession period, the management company will take on responsibility for managing smaller airports.
This model could become the new concession standard for the main national airports, if the approval of the Federal Court of Auditors (TCU) be granted.
The goal is to include around 80 regional airports in the contracts of current concessionaires, connecting the regional system in a broad and integrated manner.
“We are talking about around 130 airports, combining these three programs. It is the largest regional aviation program in the history of Brazil. We are working hard to ensure that these services are delivered to the population. In the next five years, we will undoubtedly see the strengthening of regional aviation,” said Costa Filho in an interview with CNN.
Impacts on tourism, health and regional economy
The expansion is not limited to improvements in tourist infrastructure.
The minister argues that regional aviation plays an essential role for agribusiness and the integration of local economies with the rest of the country.
As an example, he highlighted the need for an airport in Barreiras, in the interior of Bahia, to meet the demands of the agricultural sector and improve connectivity with distribution centers.
Furthermore, the impact on public health is no less important.
In Amazonas, where around 10 regional airports are still needed, the absence of these terminals makes it difficult to respond to medical emergencies.
Costa Filho emphasizes that, in serious situations such as accidents or health crises, the presence of airports facilitates urgent transport, including the arrival of mobile ICUs, which are often unable to serve remote regions.
This need for rapid access to emergency care makes it clear how regional aviation can save lives and transform the healthcare system.
The development plan seeks to ensure that even areas far from large urban centers have quick and efficient access to essential services..
The promise of integrated and sustainable regional development
To make this project viable, the government proposes to work in partnership with private and state-owned companies, sharing responsibilities and taking advantage of the expertise of the private sector.
The concession model and the inclusion of new airports in contracts with large concessionaires are strategic to ensure long-term success, avoiding overloading the public administration.
According to the minister, The expectation is that, with the consolidation of the project, the less accessible regions will be able to count on a high-quality air transport infrastructure, boosting economic growth..
This advancement will bring benefits that go beyond aviation, directly impacting tourism, the economy and the development of each state.
Do you think this program will really change the aviation and city landscape in Brazil?
You guys manage to be very bad not only in texts, but even in images generated through artificial intelligence.
Do better! What a bitter person you are, instead of commenting on the content, you criticize a worker.
Congratulations on the article Alisson, don't worry about criticism from people who don't know how to do better!
Regarding the proposal, it is truly excellent. It is a shame that this government's projects are always half-finished, and unfortunately the way politicians use to divert public money is through large-scale projects... Brazil is a rich country with hard-working people, what destroys our country is corruption.
This was a project from Dilma's time, if I'm not mistaken, this acronym that can't even speak likes to inaugurate a future that doesn't exist.
I said it all, this government's projects are only AIMED at large-scale misappropriation of funds.
In fact, it's more of a way for the government to DIVERT A LOT OF FUNDS to the ****