the aircraft—an Airbus A320 operated by TAM—failed to land properly at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo It overran the runway and collided with a TAM building and a gas station on Washington Luís Avenue The three-part documentary explores the story behind the crash including the state of Brazilian aviation at the time and what happened to those held responsible Read more: Fliers Are More Worried About Plane Safety Even as Air Travel Remains as Safe as Ever When the TAM Airbus A320 tragedy occurred in 2007 Brazil was undergoing what became known as the “aviation blackout”—a crisis in the country’s civil aviation sector between 2006 and 2007 The crisis was caused by a lack of investment in airport infrastructure and air traffic control—the result of years of budget cuts—and by low wages and poor working conditions for air traffic controllers This led to strikes and work-to-rule protests (when strict adherence to procedures is used to slow down operations) all while passenger numbers were growing without proportional expansion of infrastructure The crisis worsened after the crash of Gol Flight 1907 on Sept which killed all passengers and crew onboard when it collided with another aircraft en route from Manaus to Brasília This incident heightened insecurity among aviation professionals Some air traffic controllers were suspended for investigation over potential operational errors Controllers demanded better working conditions and the urgent hiring of more personnel the TAM Airbus A320—now operating under the name LATAM—was arriving from Salgado Filho Airport in Porto Alegre and attempted to land at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo lacked the grooving that helps aircraft brake more effectively The landing maneuver was unsuccessful: the Airbus overran the runway and crashed into a TAM cargo building located directly across from the airport and 12 individuals who were on the ground or in the building The building was later demolished and turned into a memorial for the victims victims' families recall the day of the accident and the agonizing wait to identify the bodies Some families were unable to bury their loved ones as some victims’ bodies were completely pulverized in the crash Others were found as much as 30 days after the accident Read more: Here’s What’s New on Netflix in April 2025 Other contributing factors included the lack of an audible alert for throttle misconfiguration and flaws in crew training, which relied heavily on online courses. Although he was experienced, the co-pilot had limited hours flying A320 aircraft. Additionally, there was no regulation preventing landings at Congonhas with an inoperative thrust reverser—even on rainy days. CENIPA, as a preventive agency, did not name those responsible. However, its report contributed to further investigations by the Civil Police and Federal Police, which reached different conclusions on accountability. Initially, the Civil Police indicted 10 people, including employees of Infraero (the airport authority), the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), and TAM Airlines. The State Public Prosecutor’s Office added one more name, bringing the total to 11 individuals formally accused. However, the case did not proceed in state court. It was transferred to the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office, under the argument that it involved a crime against aviation safety, falling under federal jurisdiction. The Federal Police then took over the investigation and ultimately indicted only the two pilots: Kleyber Lima and Henrique Stefanini Di Sacco. Even so, when the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office formally brought charges, prosecutor Rodrigo de Grandis chose to indict three other people instead: TAM’s Director of Flight Safety, Marco Aurélio dos Santos de Miranda e Castro; the company’s Vice President of Operations, Alberto Fajerman; and Anac director Denise Abreu. In 2014, Fajerman was acquitted due to lack of evidence. Denise Abreu and Marco Aurélio were charged with intentional homicide—arguing they allowed the aircraft to operate in inadequate conditions—but in 2015, all three defendants were acquitted. CENIPA’s report issued 83 safety recommendations, directed to the International Civil Aviation Organization, Anac, Congonhas Airport, Airbus, and TAM. One major change was the installation of visual and audio warning systems to alert pilots of possible throttle misconfigurations. At the time of the crash, Airbus had already developed the device but had not mandated its installation, as this would have required a costly recall. At Congonhas Airport, the most notable change was the resurfacing of the runway, now with transverse grooving and a porous friction layer to improve water drainage and reduce the risk of skidding. The usable length of the main runway was reduced to 1,660 meters to allow for safety zones. Regarding pilot training, the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) established minimum training standards specifically for braking system failures. Although Brazil has recorded an increase in air accidents in recent years—especially in 2024, which saw 138 deaths in 40 fatal accidents and was considered the deadliest year for Brazilian aviation since 2014—these figures include various types of aircraft, such as helicopters and ultralights, according to data from the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention System maintained by the Brazilian Air Force. In the case of regular commercial aviation—the category to which TAM Flight 3054 belonged—the first fatal accident recorded since the 2007 tragedy occurred in August 2024. At that time, Flight 2283, an ATR 72-500 operated by Voepass, crashed in Vinhedo, in the state of São Paulo, killing 62 people. Until then, Brazil had gone 17 years without a fatal accident in regular commercial aviation—a figure that reinforces the idea that many of the safety recommendations adopted after the TAM crash had a lasting impact. TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Offers may be subject to change without notice Leading global travel experience player Avolta has been awarded a three-year retail and food & beverage contract by Aena Brasil for São Paulo-Congonhas Airport The agreement involves an expanded 606sq m duty-paid walkthrough store a new 131sq m duty-paid space and Avolta’s first F&B venue in Brazil All will be located in a newly-constructed area The F&B space is for a 334sq m full-service restaurant with a grab and go section named Vista Corona It will offer modern local cuisine and a selection of craft drinks Avolta General Manager Brazil Gustavo Fagundes commented: “The opening of our first F&B store in Brazil is a momentous occasion for our team here marking a key moment in Avolta’s growth in the LATAM region We are creating unique and memorable moments for our customers taking the airport shopping experience to a new level “We would like to thank Aena for their continued trust and partnership as well as our colleagues across Avolta that have been involved in developing the travel retail experience at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport.” Aena Brasil Chief Commercial Officer Juan José Sánchez said: “The introduction of these new operations at Congonhas Airport embodies Aena’s vision for the future passenger terminal: a cutting-edge space that seamlessly integrates innovative experiences and world-class services “We are launching an ambitious expansion and modernisation plan in 11 Brazilian airports where we will double the size of the terminal allowing for greater capacity and a more comfortable and efficient travel experience for passengers “This is part of our strategy to raise the standard of our commercial offer across all 17 of our airports providing a world-class experience that meets the expectations of our passengers where we are committed to delivering an incredible experience.” With an investment of R$2.4 billion (US$416.7 million) Congonhas Airport will receive a new passenger terminal more than double the current size new boarding bridges and various improvements for operational efficiency The airport will include 20,000sq m of space dedicated to commercial activities The Moodie Davitt Report is the industry’s most popular channel for launching commercial proposals and for publishing the results. If you wish to promote an Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals or full tender process for any sector of airport or other travel-related infrastructure revenues, simply email Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com We have a variety of options that will ensure you reach the widest most high-quality concessionaire/retailer/operator base in the industry – globally and immediately The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international business media to cover all airport or other travel-related consumer services Our reporting includes duty-free and other retail Please send relevant material, including images, to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com for instant Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox The Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum will include a blockbuster programme of seven extra-curricular activities Today’s images come courtesy of Düsseldorf Airport which is currently sporting an orange theme and playful signage renaming it ‘Luchthaven Düsseldorf’ A forthcoming study by industry consultancy The Mercurius Group will explore the landscape for airport retail fitouts in the Pacific region with highlights presented at the Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum in Sydney (21-23 July) Copyright © The Moodie Davitt Report | Website by Yellowball We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website Please click on one of the buttons below to accept We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com The streamer's three-part series is especially timely in a year that's been filled with aviation anxiety Produced between the USA and Brazil, Flight 3054: A tragedy foretold is a three-part documentary series It looks back at the disaster involving TAM flight 3054 which claimed the lives of 199 people at Congonhas airport in the heart of São Paulo Through never-before-seen eyewitness accounts and archive documents technical and political consequences of this tragedy Flight 3054: A tragedy foretold is available on Netflix from April 23 The trailer reveals the highlights of this documentary investigation Synopsis: This documentary series examines the consequences of the 2007 accident at São Paulo's Congonhas airport left a lasting mark on the history of Brazilian aviation This series is aimed at audiences interested in investigative documentaries contemporary history and major international affairs As with other similar productions dealing with disasters or air investigations it may also appeal to aviation or investigative journalism enthusiasts The three-episode format makes it accessible in a short space of time Flight 3054: A tragedy foretold follows in the tradition of documentary series that seek to understand the mechanisms behind tragic events Its approach is reminiscent of titles such as MH370: The Missing Plane or Downfall: The Boeing Affair The narrative seems to focus as much on the facts as on the human and institutional impact of the tragedy This documentary mini-series looks back at Brazil's worst air disaster This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned New Netflix releases for April 2025Discover the films, series and documentaries coming to Netflix in April 2025. 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[Read more] This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A panel of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat and they ordered the former leader to stand trial All five justices ruled in favor of accepting the charges leveled by Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet who accused Bolsonaro and 33 others of attempting a coup that included a plan to poison his successor current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva READ MORE: Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula The justices said seven close allies should also stand trial on five counts: attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, damage characterized by violence and a serious threat against the state’s assets, and deterioration of listed heritage. The former president has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and says he’s being politically persecuted. A lawyer for Bolsonaro did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Under Brazilian law, a coup conviction carries a sentence of up to 12 years. When combined with the other charges, it could result in a sentence of decades behind bars. “Coups kill,” Justice Flávio Dino said when casting his vote. “It doesn’t matter if it happens today, the following month or a few years later.” Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet on Tuesday said those facing the charges sought to maintain Bolsonaro in power “at all costs,” in a multi-step scheme that accelerated after the far-right politician lost to the current president. As in his February indictment, Gonet said part of the plot included a plan to kill Lula and Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who were put under surveillance by the alleged conspirators. The plan did not go ahead because at the last minute the accused failed to get the army’s commander on board, Gonet said. “Frustration overwhelmed the members of the criminal organization who, however, did not give up on the violent seizure of power, not even after the elected president of the republic was sworn in,” Gonet said. That was a reference to the Jan. 8, 2023, riot when Bolsonaro’s die-hard supporters stormed and trashed the Supreme Court, presidential palace and Congress in Brasilia a week after Lula took office. Bolsonaro’s running mate during the 2022 election and former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto, ex-Justice Minister Anderson Torres and his aide-de-camp Mauro Cid, among others, will also stand trial. The court will decide on the fate of the others later. By Eléonore Hughes, Maurico Savarese, Associated Press By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Reporting by Ricardo Brito in Brasilia; Additional reporting and writing by Andre Romani in Sao Paulo; Editing by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Jamie Freed Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved TAM Aviação Executiva (São Paulo Congonhas) has ceased operations with Citation aircraft following the retirement of a Citation XLS The 19.1-year-old jet, PR-XLS (msn 560-5607), was configured for up to nine passengers. It was last active on January 15, 2025, flying between São Paulo Congonhas, where it was based, and Jundiaí. The company previously operated various Citation models, including two other Citation XLS jets and a Citation XLS+ Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators Grupo Fit has opened a second Fit Food eatery at São Paulo–Congonhas Airport in partnership with airport operator Aena Brazil Grupo Fit is a rising force in travel food & beverage across Brazil with 66 stores in eight airports and many more in the pipeline it manages brands including Living Heineken the 70sq m Fit Food concession at São Paulo–Congonhas Airport including vegetarian and low-calorie snacks Aena Brazil Commercial Manager Diana Bokelmann told The Moodie Davitt Report: “Fit Food offers a wide range of quality healthy food which was a very strong need of our passengers something that was not being fully covered by other existing operations “The design is simple but effective on delivering the healthy food offer The grab & go element is strategically located so it can visually attract the passengers.” Bokelmann revealed other landside food & beverage locations soon to open at the airport include a third Fit Food venue Italian restaurant Forneria and café Casa Qualycon She added: “Congonhas’ commercial offer is very much a ‘work in progress’ and we are progressing very fast on other fronts One of 11 airports operated by Aena in Brazil São Paulo–Congonhas served just over 22 million passengers in 2023 Note: The Moodie Davitt Report publishes the FAB Newsletter events and campaigns from around the world of airport and travel dining Please email Kristyn@MoodieDavittReport.com for your complimentary subscription Parece que a página que você está procurando não está disponível There is an unknown connection issue between Cloudflare and the origin web server There is an issue between Cloudflare's cache and your origin web server. 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Additional troubleshooting resources GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) has enabled up to USD235 million to be released for capital distribution to general unsecured creditors after concluding talks with Boeing as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process The conclusion of the negotiations with the manufacturer represents a new milestone in GOL’s overall restructuring objectives the company said in a notice to the markets It aims to emerge from its Chapter 11 reorganisation in 2025 “Together with the previously disclosed tax settlement and in line with the restructuring plan outlined, the agreement and tax settlement will enable an increase to a minimum of USD235 million in capital distribution to general unsecured creditors,” it said adding that any further increase is dependent on talks with other creditors The Brazilian airline aims to significantly reduce its indebtedness by converting in equity or extinguishing up to around USD1.7 billion of its pre-Chapter 11 funded debt and USD850 million of other obligations We would like to personalise your experience with ch-aviation Could you please tell us a bit more about yourself The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information. This sanctuary in Minais Gerais, south of Belo Horizonte was built in the second half of the 18th century. It consists of a church with a magnificent Rococo interior of Italian inspiration; an outdoor stairway decorated with statues of the prophets; and seven chapels illustrating the Stations of the Cross, in which the polychrome sculptures by Aleijadinho are masterpieces of a highly original, moving, expressive form of Baroque art. Construit pendant la seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle, le sanctuaire, situé dans le Minas Gerais, au sud de Belo Horizonte, se compose d’une église au somptueux décor intérieur rococo d’inspiration italienne, d’un escalier en terrasse décoré de statues de prophètes et de sept chapelles abritant un chemin de croix où les groupes polychromes sculptés par l’Aleijadinho sont le chef-d’œuvre d’un art baroque original, pathétique et hautement expressif. شُيّد المعبد الذي يقع في ميناس جيراييس، جنوب بيلو أوريزونتي، إبّان النصف الثاني من القرن الثامن عشر، وهو يتألف من كنيسة تتميّز بتصميمها الداخلي الفخم وبزخرفتها المثقلة من النفحة الإيطالية، وكذلك من سلّم خارجي مزيّن بتماثيل الرسل ومن سبعة معابد تجسّد درب الصليب وحيث المنحوتات المتعددة الألوان التي أنجزها أليجادينيو تشكّل تحفة من الفن الباروكي الأصلي والمؤثر والمعبّر للغاية. 孔戈尼亚斯耶稣圣殿位于贝洛奥里藏特(Belo Horizonte)南部的米耐斯格莱斯(Minais Gerais)，建于18世纪下半叶。这个圣殿由多个部分组成：一个受意大利影响采用洛可可风格进行内部装饰的教堂、饰以先知雕像的室外楼梯，以及七座小教堂，在这些小教堂里展示有耶稣受难像，亚历昂德里诺(Aleijadinho)创作这些多彩雕像表现出非常新颖、生动和富有特色的巴洛克艺术风格。 Этот церковный комплекс, построенный во второй половине XVIII в. в штате Минас-Жераис к югу от Белу-Оризонте, состоит из церкви с роскошным интерьером в стиле рококо, наружной лестницы, украшенной статуями пророков, и семи часовен, посвященных остановкам на пути к месту распятия Христа. Их многоцветные скульптуры работы Алейжадинью являются яркими примерами оригинальных экспрессивных форм искусства барокко. Construido en la segunda mitad del siglo XVII, este santuario está situado en el Estado de Minas Gerais, al sur de Belo Horizonte. Consta de una iglesia con una suntuosa decoración interior al estilo rococó italiano, una escalinata ornada con estatuas de profetas y siete capillas de un vía crucis con grupos escultóricos polícromos del Aleijadinho, que son obras maestras de un arte barroco, expresivo y patético, de gran originalidad. Criterion (i): The architectural and sculptural complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos represents a singular artistic achievement, a jewel of the human genius, reflecting the apex of Christian art in Latin America, as expressed in the work of Aleijadinho, a thoroughly original and expressive work of the Baroque style transported to the tropics.  Criterion (iv): The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas marks a crossroads in the evolution of mid-17th century religious architecture in Portuguese America, more specifically Minas Gerais, as reflected in the basilica’s flame-like, slightly recessed towers and innovative rococo style façade which converge to form an important example of Baroque art in Latin America.  The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas remains in good condition. The material whole continues to express the full significance of the values attributed to the cultural property, representing a unique artistic achievement and outstanding example of 18th century Brazilian architecture. Despite the changes brought on by the urban growth of Congonhas, the Sanctuary remains intact and survives to this day as a religious icon of the region.  Since the Sanctuary’s federal designation in 1939 as an historical site, officially recognized through its registration on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional – IPHAN) has worked assiduously to protect and conserve the location, with a view to preserving the cultural property’s significance and the attendant values attributed to it. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas was designated a federal heritage site by IPHAN on September 8, 1939. The votive offering room in the Sanctuary’s interior, also known as the Room of Miracles, where the faithful deposit objects as thanks for the blessings obtained through Our Father Bom Jesus’s divine intercession, was designated a federal heritage site by IPHAN on January 29, 1981. Construction is underway on a space designed to value the architectural and landscaping complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas and house the Baroque and Stonework Studies Reference Center (Centro de Referência do Barroco e Estudos da Pedra). The project is an initiative of IPHAN in partnership with the Congonhas Municipal Government and the UNESCO Brazil Office. The municipal government is currently in the process of approving the designation of the Serra de Santo Antônio as a heritage site, establishing guidelines on its occupation, including surrounding areas, with a view to reinforcing the protection of this critical element of the Congonhas cultural landscape. The current Congonhas Master Plan, enacted through Law 2457/2004, sets out rules and guidelines for the use and occupation of areas around the municipality’s historical monuments. New construction projects in the municipality are subject to joint reviews by IPHAN’s Technical Office in Congonhas and the Municipal Government, a measure intended to mitigate the degradation of the areas around the Sanctuary’s perimeter. The key challenge identified in the process is the need to adopt a management approach for the historic center centered on fostering the site’s integration with the surrounding urban landscape through a process of active inclusion of the various communities. new and re-bid concessions and a further 50 airports to be offered","isAccessibleForFree":true,"description":"Brazil's airport concession process enters a new phase with increased investments and plans to privatize 50 more regional airports despite past challenges.","image":"https://images.cdn.centreforaviation.com/stories/CTC/Brazil_Flag-1024x.jpg"}04-Nov-2024 11:15 AMAll change in Brazil; investment new and re-bid concessions and a further 50 airports to be offeredAnalysisThe Brazilian airport concession process with many of the country's airports now under contract to a variety of mainly western operators while in latter tranches more Brazilian companies came on board when the smaller airports became available (of which there are many) Along that road there have been successes and failures complaints about misinformation concerning traffic forecasts in which concessionaires are being pressed for enhanced investment in the properties and in some cases being offered a carrot to do so Going hand-in-hand with that is a sudden and unexpected renewal of the procedure to offload even more of the small regional airports, those which are there for social rather the business or tourism purposes, and those that were expected to be managed by the state operator Infraero as its role changed The seventh concession tranche was anticipated to be the one which wrapped up the process as the government incentivises existing concessionaires to invest in these isolated airports - bundled up in groups of six like a fire sale - by dangling the attraction of an extension of the existing contract Whether that will be enough to attract them is yet to be determined You must log in to read the rest of this article Got an account? Log In Get a taste of our expert analysis and research publications by signing up to CAPA Content Lite for free, or unlock full access with CAPA Membership new and re-bid concessions and a further 50 airports to be offered","description":"Brazil's airport concession process despite past challenges.","keypoints":"In one fell swoop the Brazilian government and its agencies announce additional private investment in two already concessioned airports and up to 50 (possibly more) regional airports to be privatised.\r\nAt São Paulo's Congonhas (domestic) Airport AENA Brasil to invest USD350 million into a heavily constrained facility.\r\nAt that same city’s Guarulhos (international) Airport an extra USD250 million to be invested by GRU Airport which will get a 16-month contract extension as a quid pro quo.\r\nAt long last the Campinas Viracopos Airport will be re-concessioned.\r\nThe government is convinced that it has acquired enough expertise from a previous re-concession to ensure a successful outcome there.\r\nExisting (mainly international) concessionaires will be prioritised for the new deals on offer for a ragtag collection of isolated airports around the country that will be bundled together in groups – a now familiar process in Brazil.\r\nThose concessionaires will be offered sweeteners like extensions to their existing concessions.\r\nIn fact the one that offers the shortest additional contract extension will win!\r\nThere is no certainty that will prove to be sufficient but there will be local consortiums of the sort that appeared in previous tranches of small airport concessions in Brazil.","abstract":"The Brazilian airport concession process Going hand-in-hand with that is a sudden and unexpected renewal of the procedure to offload even more of the small regional airports, those which are there for social rather the business or tourism purposes, and those that were expected to be managed by the state operator Infraero as its role changed Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World Aena Commits To Major Upgrade Of São Paulo Congonhas is published in Aviation Daily an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aviation Daily through your company? Login with your existing email and password Not a member?  Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the air transport community insight and analysis from our award-winning editors delivered to your inbox daily It seems we cannot find what you are looking for ALARMING footage shows a plane with a giant hole in it after another aircraft slammed into it on the runway The two planes collided on Monday moments after one aircraft landed at the airport The mishap unfolded on the runway at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil Passengers were onboard a Gol Boeing 737-8 MAX at around 5 pm as it prepared for takeoff A Latam Airbus A319 had just landed moments earlier and ran into the Boeing plane while taxiing to the airport's parking gate The tip of the Latam plane's left wing struck the tail cone of the Boeing plane Meanwhile, the Latam plane had minor damage to its wing and moderate damage to the tail. Boeing and Latam said both planes involved in the collision were sent for maintenance. No injuries were reported and passengers got off the planes safely, both airlines said. Latam reportedly canceled two flights - one from São Paulo Congonhas to Curitiba and another coming back to Congonhas The airline said it offered assistance to passengers affected by the incident and relocated them to other flights “LATAM has already accommodated on other flights all passengers impacted on Monday (29/7) by the cancellations of their original flights in Congonhas, following the incident on the ground with another company's aircraft," Latam said in a statement, according to Aeroflap "The LATAM aircraft involved in the incident remains under maintenance and the company is investigating what happened to continue adopting all technical and operational measures for a safe trip for everyone.” BOEING has faced scrutiny in 2024 after a series of concerning malfunctions Here's a list of some of the biggest incidents regarding the aircraft maker: Sun has reached out to Boeing and Latam for comment This isn't the first time that Boeing has made headlines with a terrifying runway incident lately Just weeks before the collision in Brazil, a packed Boeing jet faced a nightmare take-off when the aircraft's tail scraped the runway the plane was also heading to São Paulo when the jet grated along the runway for 10 seconds Italian authorities said they were working with Brazilian and US officials to investigate the blunder