
Government evaluates adjustments to air flow and directing flights to alternative airports
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The Brazilian Air Force, through the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) and the Air Navigation Management Center (CGNA), monitors the impacts of restrictions in United States airspace on international flights originating or ending in Brazil, coordinating with Brazilian and foreign airlines.
According to the Air Force (see note below), the government is evaluating "adjustments to the Brazilian air traffic flow" – and, "if necessary, directing aircraft to alternative airports".
Also according to FAB, attention is focused on Guarulhos International Airport, the main hub for international flights in the country.
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB), through the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), monitors the impacts of restrictions in United States airspace on international flights originating or ending in Brazil.
DECEA, through the Air Navigation Management Center (CGNA), works in coordination with Brazilian and foreign airlines to minimize operational impacts. Attention is focused on Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil's main airport terminal for international flights, especially on managing the flow of aircraft and the availability of parking spaces on the apron.
Among the measures being evaluated are adjustments to the flow of air traffic and, if necessary, the redirection of aircraft to alternative airports. DECEA continues to monitor the situation and will adopt the necessary measures, if necessary, to reduce possible disruptions until the normalization of air operations in the United States.
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DECEA will adopt necessary measures to reduce possible disruptions until the normalization of air operations in the United States.
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