Passaredo Linhas Aereas
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Passaredo Linhas Aereas was a Brazilian airline (IATA: 2Z, ICAO: PTB) founded in 1995, based in Ribeirão Preto and Santa Genoveva. Operating only domestic routes within Brazil with a fleet of ATR 72 turboprops, it was recognized for safety standards and ceased operations on June 24, 2025.
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Passaredo Linhas Aereas (IATA: 2Z, ICAO: PTB) was a Brazilian regional airline that operated from its founding in 1995 until June 2025. The airline maintained two main hubs: Leite Lopes Airport in Ribeirão Preto and Santa Genoveva Airport, both serving Brazil's interior regions and connecting passengers to smaller cities underserved by larger carriers.
The airline's network consisted exclusively of domestic routes within Brazil. Passaredo operated a fleet of ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, efficient regional airliners suited to the shorter distances and smaller airports characteristic of its regional route network. The airline also operated capacity purchase agreement flights for GOL Airlines, supplementing GOL's regional service.
In 2014, Passaredo received recognition from AirlineRatings.com as one of Brazil's safest airlines, alongside Avianca. After three decades of operation, the airline ceased all services on June 24, 2025, ending its presence in Brazil's regional aviation sector.