Brazil’s GOL inaugurates first European route

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) launched its first long-haul route to Europe on September 16-17, 2026, between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro International, with A330-200 EC-MAJ (msn 992) wet leased from fellow Abra Group carrier Wamos Air, ADS-B data confirms. Flight G37021 departed Lisbon at 2330L (1030Z) on September 16 and arrived at Rio de Janeiro at 0530L (0830Z) on September 17. GOL already wet leases another A330-200, EC-NBN (msn 818), from Wamos, which flies between Rio and New York JFK. The route between Rio and Lisbon is also served by TAP Portugal as a codeshare with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, while LATAM Airlines connects Lisbon with São Paulo Guarulhos. Uruguay sets $2.5mn fund to encourage int’l connectivity Venezuela to reopen Caracas Int’l in late 3Q26 Abra Group, SKY Airline complete share swap transaction Abra appeals okay of American’s investment in Brazil’s Azul Perú greenlights Abra’s acquisition of SKY Airline Brazil’s GOL secures $160mn loan for MRO activities Brazil approves American Airlines’ minority stake in Azul