Bringer Air Cargo has operated the first international wide-body freighter to land directly at Navegantes Airport (NVT) in Santa Catarina, about 125 miles south of Sao Paolo on Brazil’s east coast. The region is seen as a fast growing industrial region and entry point for global commerce.
The inaugural Boeing 767-300F, with a capacity of 50 tonnes, touched down from Miami on 26 November.
During the initial ramp-up period, Bringer Air Cargo will operate weekly but it plans to expand to three or four weekly flights as demand increases.
Bringer first set the plans in motion in 2019, but these were delayed by the pandemic and regulatory complexities. Its aeronautical consulting team, working with Motiva Airports, and PACLOG Cargo Terminals, conducted in-depth technical, safety, and infrastructure analyses at NVT, concluding that several upgrades were essential before wide-body operations could take place.
These included runway extension of at least 100 meters to accommodate long-haul cargo aircraft, widening of the emergency lane by 45 meters and upgrades to maneuvering and parking areas to safely receive a Boeing 767-300F.
Bringer Air Cargo is part of the Bringer Corporation Group, founded in 1983. President, Eduardo De Castro, said: “This flight represents more than a new route—it’s a symbol of perseverance, collaboration, and our commitment to connecting markets with greater efficiency. We are proud to help open the door to new trade opportunities for Brazil’s fastest-growing import region.”
