UK and Brazil sign first air services deal in 77 years

In a historic milestone for relations between the United Kingdom and Brazil, A New Air Services Agreement It was formally signed today, Wednesday (10). British Ambassador to Brazil Stephanie Al-Khaq. The Pioneer Agreement replaces the previous agreement dated October 1946 and affirms the mutual commitment of the countries to improve safety and efficiency in the aviation sector and to further promote trade and tourism between the countries:

“I am delighted today to sign the UK-Brazil Air Services Agreement, which dates back to 1946. Air connectivity is important to both Brazil and the UK. This agreement expands the rights of airlines to fly between our two countries. It also helps ensure that flights are safe and stable. As a result , I hope to see more Brazilians in the UK and Brits in Brazil,” said Ambassador Al-Khaq.

According to VisitBritain, the official body of the British government responsible for promoting Great Britain as a tourist destination around the world, the forecast for 2024 is 5% overall growth compared to the previous year, indicating a continued recovery for the latter. Epidemic tourism in the country. Priscilla Moraes, Visit Britain's director in Brazil, adds:

“The demand of Brazilians in the United Kingdom as a travel destination has grown at a rapid pace. In 2023, we see Brazilians breaking historical records in the number of visits and the amount of spending in each quarter – for example, in the first quarter 93 thousand Brazilians spent 670 million reais on British soil. Period, the previous year. Doubles the count.

Besides facilitating trade and tourism, the agreement also provides additional transit rights for cargo services. These rights would allow British and Brazilian cargo planes to fly to and from third countries.

With the new agreement in place and aligned agendas, the United Kingdom and Brazil are poised to further increase cooperation in aviation, economic development and enhanced connectivity between the two countries.

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via: British Embassy in Brazil