Azul TecOps Gains EASA Approval for Maintenance Services of European Union-Registered Aircraft  

Core Insights - Azul TecOps, a business unit of Azul, has received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to provide aircraft and component maintenance services to EU companies, marking its first international endorsement [1][3] - The certification is valid for two years and is part of a bilateral agreement aimed at simplifying maintenance organization approvals between Brazil and the EU [1] - The approval allows Azul TecOps to expand its services beyond Brazil, potentially increasing customer acquisition and revenue generation opportunities [3] Company Operations - Azul TecOps was established in April 2023 to offer maintenance services and technical expertise, and has trained over 750 crew members to meet EASA's requirements [2] - The main hangar of Azul, located next to Viracopos airport in Campinas, is the largest in Latin America, with a capacity for three lines of heavy maintenance and various specialized services [4] - Azul also operates maintenance facilities in Belo Horizonte, with over 14,000 square meters dedicated to servicing various aircraft fleets, including ATR and Boeing [5] Industry Position - Azul is Brazil's largest airline by the number of flights and destinations, operating over 900 flights daily to more than 150 cities [6] - The airline has received multiple industry recognitions, including being named the most on-time airline in the world in 2022 and the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor in 2020 [6]