Viação Aérea Arco-Íris
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| Founded | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 1946 |
| Ceased operations | 1948 |
| Operating bases | São Paulo-Congonhas |
Viação Aérea Arco-Íris S.A. was a Brazilian airline founded in 1945. Flight operations ceased in 1948.
History
Arco-Íris was founded in March 1945 and the first flight was operated on July 12, 1946 between São Paulo-Congonhas and cities within the states of São Paulo and Paraná, being the first carrier to serve Londrina.[1]
Due to financial problems the airline ceased operations in 1948. It was later sold to a group of entrepreneurs from Rio Grande do Sul, who moved its head-office to Caxias do Sul, right on the main operational area of Varig. For this reason, the new owners had extreme difficulty in establishing operations. Finally in 1950 Arco-Íris had its operational authorization cancelled.
Destinations
Arco-Íris served the following cities:[2]
- Assis – Assis Airport
- Londrina – Londrina Airport
- Marília – Marília Airport
- Ourinhos – Ourinhos Airport
- Presidente Prudente – Presidente Prudente Airport
- São Paulo – Congonhas Airport
Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| de Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide | 7 | 1946–1948 |
Accidents and incidents
- 1946: a de Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide registration PP-AID crashed upon touch down at São Paulo-Congonhas due to cross-winds. One passenger survived.[4]
