Brazil approves operations for Spain's Wamos Air and Nigeria's Air Peace

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) has granted operating authorizations to two international airlines: Spain's Wamos Air and Nigeria's Air Peace. These approvals allow both carriers to conduct regular international passenger and cargo services with origins or destinations within Brazil.

The authorizations were granted based on the Brazilian Aeronautics Code, following the airlines' compliance with Anac's regulatory requirements for foreign companies interested in the Brazilian aviation market. This move opens new routes and potentially increases competition within Brazil's air transport sector.

Wamos Air, a Spanish airline specializing in charter flights and aircraft leasing, became part of the Abra Group in October 2024. The Abra Group is a significant player in the aviation industry, also controlling major airlines such as Avianca and the Brazilian carrier Gol.

Air Peace, a Nigerian private airline established in 2013, operates services connecting key cities across Nigeria. Its network also extends to various destinations in West Africa and the Middle East, indicating its growing regional and international reach. The inclusion of Air Peace signifies an expansion of African carriers' presence in the South American market.