Air Europa registers a new company in Brazil

Brazil's Ministry of Tourism announced (18-May-2019) Air Europa Lineas Aereas registered an enterprise based in Brazil, the first time an international carrier has established Brazilian operations. Brazil's Minister of Tourism Marcelo Alvaro Antonio stated: "It consecrates the opening of the Brazilian market to foreign investment". Brazil set a target of increasing foreign tourists from 6.6 million to 12 million by 2022 and increasing international tourism revenue from USD6.5 billion to USD19 billion. [more - original PR - Portuguese]