Avianca Brazil files for bankruptcy protection after lessor seeks to repossess aircraft

摘要

Avianca Brazil filed for bankruptcy protection Dec. 11, stemming from a potential repossession of 21% of its fleet by the aircrafts' lessor.On Dec. 10, US-based lessor Aircastle issued an SEC filing that it had terminated the lease and had begun repossession processes for 10 Airbus A320-200s and one A330-200 operated by Avianca Brazil. Aviation Daily's Fleet Discovery database lists Avianca Brazil as having 53 aircraft in service, all of which are leased-in. The airline largely serves domestic destinations in Brazil, as well as international services to Chile, Colombia and the US.