Azul is expanding its presence in Minas Gerais and last week began selling tickets to a new destination in the state: the city of Manhuaçu.
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Flights will depart at 12:15 p.m. from Confins on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. In the opposite direction, they will take off at 1:45 p.m. on the same dates. The connections will take place aboard the Cessna Grand Caravan, which can carry up to nine passengers.
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Manhuaçu is a municipality in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais. The city, founded in 1877, takes its name from the Tupi language, which means «big river» or «place with a lot of water».
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For César Grandolfo, Azul’s Institutional Relations Manager, the new market reinforces the company’s presence in Minas Gerais. «For us it is a joy to strengthen one of the company’s pillars, which is regional aviation, in a state that is so important for the country’s economy and politics,» he says.
Imaculada, mayor of the city of Manhuaçu, highlights the expectations with Azul Conecta flights. «We have a thriving region, with great economic strength. The municipality of Manhuaçu takes off on another expansion project in partnership with Azul Conecta, ensuring the strengthening of regional aviation in Minas Gerais.»
Flight schedule from Confins to Manhuaçu, as reported by AEROIN
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